used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, at least, was a comforting reflection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading This, at least, was a comforting reflection.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
Dorothy
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From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
dug-out
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From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was plain enough.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain enough.
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 This, at least, was a comforting reflection.
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 THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
PASMORE
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From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain enough.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This, at least, was a comforting reflection.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
cut with a saw
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
semi-darkness
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From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
SERGEANTnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, at least, was a comforting reflection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
(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 He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
at the time that
From this reading THE FATE OF SERGEANT PASMORE When Sergeant Pasmore was left in the dug-out, or, to explain more fully, the hut built into the side of a hill, he sat down in the semi-darkness and calmly reviewed the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He heard the talking of the breeds at the door; then he saw it open, and one looked in upon him with his rifle resting upon his chest.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a prisoner, and would be shot within twelve hours; but Douglas and Dorothy were probably now safe, and well on their way to friends.
