used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
anew
From this reading Once again the parade-ground filled with people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
bleating
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From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
blockhousesnounUS /ˈblɑːkhaʊsəz/
plural of “blockhouse” — a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Once again the parade-ground filled with people.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
ominouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːmənəsli/
in an ominous manner
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again the parade-ground filled with people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
parade-ground
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From this reading Once again the parade-ground filled with people.
patrolledverbUS /pəˈtroʊld/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Once again the parade-ground filled with people.
port-holes
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From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
SentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
THOROUGHBREDSnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbredz/
plural of “thoroughbred” — a well-bred person
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At three o'clock the terrified bleating of the sheep aroused every one but the children.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A sentinel fired his musket and retreated to the Fort, then a heavy gun rumbled ominously.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THOROUGHBREDS The guard was doubled that night and the small force was ready for instant action.
look attentively
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sentinels patrolled the river bank and stood at the gates; while in the blockhouses the cannon were trained through the port-holes, and men kept vigilant watch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once again the parade-ground filled with people.
