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From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
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From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
at or in the front
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
in addition
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
a person of German nationality
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
cause to move by striking
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
immediately past
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
latrinesnounUS /ləˈtriːnz/
plural of “latrine” — a public toilet in a military area
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
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 ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
engage in
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
not any; not one
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
only a very short time before
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
a source of difficulty
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
under normal conditions
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
precisely as stated
From this reading We had no map, no compass, and very little food between us, but it was a starlight night, and I thought I could scarcely fail to hit the coast.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ONE MORE RUN The night after we had left the German mess, both Lee and Austin were so ill from stomach trouble that it was impossible for them to think of escaping.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
which person or people
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I also pretended to be ill, and went out each time accompanied by a sentry, who usually came with us the whole way; but Austin reported that one sentry had allowed him to get 20 yards ahead, so I made what preparations I could to escape.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was, however, in all probability the last night on which we should be within walking distance of our lines, so I determined to make the attempt by myself.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Owing to the nature of their illness, both Lee and Austin were compelled to make frequent visits to the latrines, which were little wooden huts about 50 yards away in the middle of the compound.
