adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Three other men also had been summoned to the council.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Three other men also had been summoned to the council.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
earthworknounUS /ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/
an earthen rampart
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
explodingverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
HELPverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
Hilaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
Lieutenant-Colonel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Three other men also had been summoned to the council.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
SEEKERnounUS /ˈsiːkər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Three other men also had been summoned to the council.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading As you see, we are besieged here by a greatly superior force.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three other men also had been summoned to the council.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SEEKER FOR HELP Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant-Colonel St. Hilaire and four other officers were in a deep alcove that had been dug just under the highest earthwork, where they were not likely to be interrupted in their deliberations by any fragment of an exploding shell.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only light was that of the stars and the early moon which had now come out, but it was sufficient to show faces oppressed by the utmost anxiety.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We have chosen you six for an important errand," said Colonel Talbot, "but you are to go upon it singly, and not collectively.
