used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
(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 All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading WITH THE REGULAR ARMY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
Billie
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From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
Donald
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From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
one or the other of two
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
gun-runners
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From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
hasn't
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From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
It's
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From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
not any; not one
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
Rafael
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From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading WITH THE REGULAR ARMY.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
SantiagonounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Despite the escape of Don Rafael, the expedition had been a great success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE REGULAR ARMY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
precisely as stated
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
(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 All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s all very well for the Rangers,” said Billie to Donald as they were climbing into bed that night, “but it hasn’t helped me a bit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the other gun-runners, with the possible exception of the one whom Adrian knocked into the river, had either been captured or shot, the arms had been secured for evidence, and the boat, which had been so well used, had been captured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE REGULAR ARMY.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I am no nearer keeping my promise to Santiago than I was yesterday morning.
