used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
ArsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
Lowthian
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From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
not any; not one
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Shut up!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Lowthian nodded, but, absorbed by the struggle, made no reply.
confined on all sides
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
they've
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From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Fight in the Arsenal "They are having a hard fight for it," Ted observed to Lieutenant Lowthian.
Tynan
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From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Shut up!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They stood on the walls that surrounded the courtyard of the fort, watching the progress of their comrades through the crowded streets.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and they've left us here to be killed like rabbits," muttered Tynan.
