used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “What is your plan of action, Percy?” asked Edwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is your plan of action, Percy?” asked Edwards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
DÉNOUEMENT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is your plan of action, Percy?” asked Edwards.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
the force of workers available
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
a particular point in time
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
as might be expected
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
not any; not one
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “What is your plan of action, Percy?” asked Edwards.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
with speed
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
with low volume
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
Randall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
refrain from harming
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
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 Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Falling naturally into ranks of three and four abreast, we moved cautiously up the rising land until we reached the level of the college ground, and stood in the shade of the trees at the outskirts of the rear campus.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
look attentively
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is your plan of action, Percy?” asked Edwards.
at the time that
From this reading Be ready to put off quickly, for we shall have no time to spare when we return.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading There we halted a moment, while Percy Randall gave the fellows a few whispered directions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STARTLING DÉNOUEMENT “Now then, Jerry,” said Clinton Edwards to old Captain Bunce, “you and your men stay quietly here and watch for us.
