used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
Barbara
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From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The girls grew cold and cramped.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading The girls grew cold and cramped.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
at any time
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls grew cold and cramped.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The girls grew cold and cramped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
engage in
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
Nona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But the wagons were so crowded that the slightest stirring was well nigh impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A Russian Retreat_ For many hours the ambulance wagon in which Nona and Barbara were riding jogged on, forming one of a procession of similar wagons.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nevertheless, as Barbara Meade had predicted, the long night was one neither she nor Nona would ever be willing to forget.
people who are wounded
From this reading Now and then they tried to move in order to make their patients more comfortable or at least to give water to the wounded men.
