used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
lacking funds
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
by-play
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From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
ten 10s
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
Mahon
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From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
and nothing more
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
others
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From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
SHACKnounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
trestlenounUS /ˈtresəl/
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading There they broke into a run, though Murphy complained bitterly at turning his back to a sure fight for one that might never come off.
Uggins
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From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIEGE OF THE SHACK 'Uggins' historical chatter was but a by-play.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The others crept along under protection of the grade until they were clear of stray shots from the gang that had waylaid the engine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had no idea what might be happening in and about the shack, but he realised that only within its walls was his small force formidable.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Four hundred yards from the trestle Mahon ordered them to wait.
