used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
AMBUSHverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading THE AMBUSH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
any thing at all
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
didn't
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From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
an opposing military force
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
escapadesnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪdz/
plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
Fritz
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From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
impedeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːd/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
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 The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
something that is lost
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
not any; not one
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
on the contrary
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
having a supporting base
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMBUSH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Their midday meals they had bought from farmers, and had eaten them standing by their horses, not caring to experience another loss of those faithful animals.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
a source of difficulty
From this reading They took no chances at night and slept out in the open rather than risk capture or trouble in a farm house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys' spirits rose with their long freedom from trouble, and although they still kept a sharp outlook for signs of the enemy, they didn't find anything to disturb them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dick Dare and Fritz journeyed for several days without anything happening to impede their progress, and they had made up most of the time that had been lost in their earlier escapades.
