used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
AEROPLANEnoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading LOCOMOTIVE VERSUS AEROPLANE.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
DACRES
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From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
LOCOMOTIVEnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading LOCOMOTIVE VERSUS AEROPLANE.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
and nothing more
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
overestimatedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “overestimate” — make too high an estimate of
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
scaledadjectiveUS /skeɪld/
having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
move hurridly
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
sun-driedadjective
dried naturally by the sun
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DACRES had overestimated the advantage caused by the escort being barefooted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
a special situation
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading One thing only deterred them: they feared the presence of the dangerous contents of the trucks.
unslinging
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From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
Valderian
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From this reading Still gathering speed the engine dashed across the bridge, greeted by an irregular and futile volley from the Valderian soldiers.
VERSUS
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From this reading LOCOMOTIVE VERSUS AEROPLANE.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men, unslinging their rifles, scaled the sun-dried bank with considerable agility and prepared to pour a volley into the fugitive locomotive.
