(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
debarkverb
go ashore
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
derisivelyadverbUS /dərˈɪsɪvli/
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
didn't
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From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
put on clothes
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
with resolute determination
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
be the source of pain
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
immediately past
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
MarinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
coated with paint
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
SharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
a particular situation
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
slingsnounUS /slɪŋz/
plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
successive (without a break)
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sharks, some of them monsters, congregated from all directions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
TrappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Marines waiting to debark shouted derisively at the sharks; but it was noticeable that they didn't pull any funny business on the slings, and they didn't let go of the slings until their feet were firmly planted in the bottom of the landing craft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Caribbean was so deep blue it hurt the eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
belonging to which person
From this reading _Trapped, facing an incredible shadow army, whose lightest touch meant instant dissolution--the last fighters of invaded Earth made their bitter choice--victory beyond death's portals--or oblivion!_ My men were in battle dress for the landing--steel helmets painted green, dirty green jackets, pants, cartridge belts, heavy field shoes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could look straight down into it until it made you dizzy.
