Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

possessing life

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

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From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

placed in a grave

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

divisible by two

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

having lost your job

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

a person of German nationality

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

and nothing more

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

having a crew

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

and nothing more

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

with speed

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

with speed

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

a safe place

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

successive (without a break)

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

carry out

From this reading The raid of the French and American airships, quickly as the defensive preparations were made, seemed to take the Germans by surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BURIED ALIVE Even as Blake and his chums looked about for some place of refuge, the firing of the German anti-aircraft guns began.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That is the only way the boys could account for the fact that their guarding escort deserted them.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These weapons, designed especially for shooting straight up and sending shrapnel shells to a considerable height, were rapidly manned and fired by crews that seemed to be in readiness for just such danger.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.

during the time that

From this reading For deserted they had been, some of the Germans running back in the direction whence Blake and the others had come, while a few, under orders from one of the German officers, helped to man the guns of which several score were now shooting at the aircraft high above the Hun position.