adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
ALLAN
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From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
disciplinedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəplənd/
obeying the rules
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
facetiouslyadverbUS /fəˈsiːʃəsli/
not seriously
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
MISSESnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
pouchesnounUS /ˈpaʊtʃəz/
plural of “pouch” — a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
QUATERMAIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
SharpshootersnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpʃuːtərz/
plural of “sharpshooter” — an athlete noted for accurate aim
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
squatted
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From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Also I had made sure that all of them had twenty rounds of ammunition in their skin pouches.
uselesslyadverb
in a useless manner
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
walletsnounUS /ˈwɔːləts/
plural of “wallet” — a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This they were instructed to deliver from their wallets to the firing line in small lots when they saw that it was necessary and not before.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Therefore I had arranged that certain old men of standing who could be trusted should wait in a place of comparative safety behind the line, carrying all our reserve ammunition, which amounted, allowing for what had been expended in practice, to nearly sixty rounds per rifle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALLAN QUATERMAIN MISSES I had made my last round of the little corps that I facetiously named “The Sharpshooters,” though to tell the truth at shooting they were anything but sharp, and seen that each man was in his place behind a wall with a reserve man squatted at the rear of every pair of them, waiting to take his rifle if either of these should fall.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading More I would not serve out, fearing lest in excitement or in panic they might fire away to the last cartridge uselessly, as before now even disciplined white troops have been known to do.
