4
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From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
5
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From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
(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 As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading GREAT BRITISH VICTORY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
Byfield
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From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
censorshipnounUS /ˈsensərʃɪp/
counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
rid of obstructions
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
unvarying in nature
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
currentlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrəntli/
at this time or period; now
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
the first light of day
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
DefendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
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 "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
at any time
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
Froelich's
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From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
a person of German nationality
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
the act of departing
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT BRITISH VICTORY.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
Hampstead
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From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
HarrowverbUS /ˈhæroʊ/
draw a harrow over
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
Hendon
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From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
of the present time and place
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
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 As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
manoeuvring
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From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
SaxonsnounUS /ˈsæksənz/
plural of “saxon” — a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
possessing sweep
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
up to a particular time
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
in the direction of
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading GREAT BRITISH VICTORY.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for the Saxons--what is left of them--and Froelich's Cavalry Division, with whom we have been engaged all day, they have now fallen back on Harrow and Hendon, it is said; but it is currently reported that a constant movement towards the high ground near Hampstead is going on.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the desperate street fighting which is now going on they will be much more formidable than they were ever likely to be in the open field, where they were absolutely incapable of manoeuvring.
WILLESDEN
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From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following despatch from the war correspondent of the "Times" with Lord Byfield was received on the morning of October 5, but was not published in that journal till some days later, owing to the German censorship, which necessitated its being kept secret:-- "WILLESDEN, _October_ 4 (Evening).
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "After a bloody but successful combat lasting from early dawn till late in the afternoon, the country to the immediate west of the metropolis has been swept clear of the hated invaders, and the masses of the 'League of Defenders' can be poured into the West of London without let or hindrance.
