used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
any thing at all
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
decreasingadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming less or smaller
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
start firing a weapon
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
immediately past
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
free from harm or evil
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
Sefton
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From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
StationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
tamernounUS /ˈteɪmər/
an animal trainer who tames wild animals
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
there's
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From this reading "Look--there's the French squadron piling it on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the Rescue "Another picnic!" exclaimed Sefton joyfully, as the bugles sounded for "Action Stations".
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They are every bit as keen as we are to have a sniff in."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If anything, the opening phases of the bombardment were tamer than on the occasion of the last operations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The combined fleets delivered a tremendous fire at gradually decreasing ranges, while the Turks gradually diminished the rapidity of their reply.
