used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
located inward
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
Maloney
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From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
not any; not one
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
Pugsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Smith was puzzled.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Smith was puzzled.
STAFFnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could not believe that a single defeat had crushed the foe, but it was hard to think of any other explanation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A strange quiet seemed to be brooding over the other camp.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Smith was puzzled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHANGES IN THE STAFF Three days had elapsed since the battle which had opened the campaign, and there had been no further movement on the part of the enemy.
which person or people
From this reading It was Pugsy Maloney who, on the fourth morning, brought to the office the inner history of the truce.
