used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading We hurried in among the rocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
Druidical
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From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading We hurried in among the rocks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
engage in
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
not any; not one
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
be standing; be upright
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
confined on all sides
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our first care was to examine the opening, and the spot where each of us should stand, and then to place our black allies between us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was exactly the sort of place we had expected to find, a collection of rocks forming almost a circle, somewhat resembling the remains of Druidical temples in England.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
in or at the place that
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At length we reached the hill where we had determined to make a stand, for we were so knocked up by this time, that we could not have proceeded further without rest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The space where there was no rock was occupied by trees, which would serve as shelter should we be surrounded.
