used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading There was barely standing-room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader.
exhale hard
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
being one more than seven
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader.
ENGLAND'SnounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
divisible by two
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading It was beneath the heels of nine invaders.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading It was beneath the heels of nine invaders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
long-prepared
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From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
and nothing more
From this reading England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was beneath the heels of nine invaders.
not any; not one
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
unusual or striking
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
standing-room
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From this reading There was barely standing-room.
believed likely
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only had the Germans effected a landing in Essex, but, in addition, no fewer than eight other hostile armies had, by some remarkable coincidence, hit on that identical moment for launching their long-prepared blow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was barely standing-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
at the time that
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading ENGLAND'S PERIL When the papers arrived next morning, it was seen that the situation was even worse than had at first been suspected.
