12th
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From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There, they split and fanned along 12th, east and west.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
a line of approach
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
lacking funds
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The column came through in a widening wedge.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column came through in a widening wedge.
crumbledverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəld/
past form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
dawnlight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading There, they split and fanned along 12th, east and west.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading There, they split and fanned along 12th, east and west.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
garrisons
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From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
ineffectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
without good reason
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
most important element
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
nomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
nomadsnounUS /ˈnoʊmædz/
plural of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
spearheadverbUS /ˈspɪrhed/
be the leader of
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading There, they split and fanned along 12th, east and west.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, they split and fanned along 12th, east and west.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They poured along Main Street in the faint dawnlight until they reached 12th Avenue.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading The column came through in a widening wedge.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There, they split and fanned along 12th, east and west.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As it met more defenders it fell back, but it appeared to the nomads that the whole defense line had crumbled or had been diverted to the south, as anticipated.
belonging to which person
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading The column came through in a widening wedge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The spearhead of the nomad infantry attack broke through between two lightly manned guard posts whose garrisons fled in retreat with a few ineffective shots.
