used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
from appearances alone
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "There he is!" exclaimed Bob.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
duplicatedverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/
past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "There he is!" exclaimed Bob.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
a person of German nationality
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There he is!" exclaimed Bob.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On his part he did not see them, apparently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIERCE FIGHTING Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions.
which person or people
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
