used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How poorly they succeeded has been seen.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
CUDGELSnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəlz/
plural of “cudgel” — a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading CUDGELS TO THE FRONT.
Curter
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From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading CUDGELS TO THE FRONT.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How poorly they succeeded has been seen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
How
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From this reading How poorly they succeeded has been seen.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
on one occasion
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading How poorly they succeeded has been seen.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How poorly they succeeded has been seen.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading How poorly they succeeded has been seen.
carry out
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CUDGELS TO THE FRONT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CUDGELS TO THE FRONT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
which person or people
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Still at their posts within the fort, Holmes knew that they were gathering to attack him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Van Curter did not intend to give up without a struggle.
Zandt
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From this reading The attempt to take the officers prisoners was made at the instigation of Captain Van Zandt, who argued that they were to the garrison at Windsor what the head is to the body, and that the head once off the body is useless.
