used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
in actual fact
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading There was no definite news.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
Mildred's
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From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was no definite news.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no definite news.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
and nothing more
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
others
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From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
except if; if not
From this reading In a measure the occupants of the Russian fortress grew accustomed to the noises, unless one explosion seemed a little more terrific than the others.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Mildred's Opportunity_ For five days and nights the firing continued almost without cessation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Actually the Red Cross nurses went about their work inside the hospital wing of the fort as though the Germans were not attacking.
people who are wounded
From this reading There was one fact, however, that could not be overlooked: more and more wounded were constantly being brought in, until not only the cots but most of the floor space of the wards were covered with stricken soldiers.
