used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The cry came from Ben.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cry came from Ben.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "It's our only chance to escape."
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry came from Ben.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "It's our only chance to escape."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
field-pieces
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From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
FilipinosnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/
plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cry came from Ben.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
ISIDRO
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From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
It's
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From this reading "It's our only chance to escape."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's our only chance to escape."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It's our only chance to escape."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Out of sight, quick!"
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Out of sight, quick!"
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
rapid-firing
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From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
SAN
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From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Out of sight, quick!"
StrikernounUS /ˈstraɪkər/
a forward on a soccer team
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FALL OF SAN ISIDRO--CONCLUSION Luke Striker was right; a large force of Filipinos were sweeping down the road at a rapid rate, bringing with them two old field-pieces and a rapid-firing gun.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading They were commanded by several officers on horseback, and presented a formidable appearance to the worn-out Americans.