used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
held or filled or in use
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
oil-sheets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Friday evening at dusk they moved northwards along the beach to the farthest outpost.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
OUTPOSTnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
pelletsnounUS /ˈpeləts/
plural of “pellet” — a small sphere
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
shrapnelnounUS /ˈʃræpnəl/
shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, they often had a good night's sleep, and always a fine bathe in the morning.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
under normal conditions
From this reading They usually returned in the evening to find fresh holes in their oil-sheets and shrapnel pellets on their floors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While lodged on this slope, Mac and his squadron became involved in an engagement which kept them fully occupied for three days.
working-parties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OUTPOST AFFAIR Fortunately for the regiment, most of the daylight hours during the short stay in the present bivouac were spent away on working-parties or in support to some section of the front line.
