used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
(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 He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
for the reason that
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He stretched himself a little and stood up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
provoking horror
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stretched himself a little and stood up.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
for more time
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
a particular point in time
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
not any; not one
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
having a supporting base
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stretched himself a little and stood up.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He stretched himself a little and stood up.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stretched himself a little and stood up.
the act of using
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those blinding flashes of flame no longer came from the forest before him, the shot and shell quit their horrible screaming, and the air was free from the unpleasant hiss of countless bullets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not know, for a moment or two, that the sound came so distinctly because the mighty tumult which had been raging around him all day had ceased, as if by a concerted signal.
which person or people
From this reading Dick, who had been lying under cover just behind the crest of one of the low ridges, suddenly heard the loud beating of his heart.
but in spite of that
From this reading The lads all around him were standing up, and were beginning to talk to each other in the high-pitched, shouting voices that they had been compelled to use all day long, not yet realizing to the full that the tumult of the battle had ceased.
