used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed to him totally impossible that Neal could escape.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
Dunseveric
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From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It seemed to him totally impossible that Neal could escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
hiding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him totally impossible that Neal could escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed to him totally impossible that Neal could escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
go away from a place
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
engage in
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
the force of workers available
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
Neal
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From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
not any; not one
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him totally impossible that Neal could escape.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sooner or later he was sure to come on him, and then--Captain Twinely chuckled grimly at the thought that he would leave no chance of a fourth escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It seemed to him totally impossible that Neal could escape.
Twinely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He spread the men under his command, and the members of a couple of corps similar to his own, in bands of five or six, across a broad belt of country.
Ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He arranged what he called a “drive,” and pushed slowly northward, searching every possible hiding-place as he went.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was obvious to Captain Twinely that Neal Ward’s instinct would be to make for Dunseveric.
