Chapter XIII

further or added

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

on foot; walking

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

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

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

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

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

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

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

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From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

the act of digging

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

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

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

a person who plays the piano

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

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

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

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

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

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

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

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

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

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

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

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

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

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

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.

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

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

male cat

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

a source of difficulty

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading Soldiers in great numbers, both mounted and afoot, swarmed through the narrow twisting streets.

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

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

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

From this reading The air of peace and tranquillity was partly gone.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

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

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

during the time that

From this reading Walking to the outskirts of the city in the company of Professor Kent, George Parry, and the special correspondent, the boys watched sappers at work digging additional trenches, while to the left of these more breastworks were being thrown up.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STORM BREAKS The boys in the little Mexican town, on the day following their meeting with Jimmy Raymond, “the boy pianist,” as Tom called him, began to see trouble.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Slouchy-looking citizens deserted for the time being pleasant lounging places, to assist in the work of placing sand-bags and beams on the roofs of some of the higher buildings.