used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
without stop or interruption
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
criss-cross
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From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
recognizable; marked
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
start firing a weapon
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
marksmennounUS /ˈmɑːrksmen/
plural of “marksman” — someone skilled in shooting
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
Newnham
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From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
not any; not one
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
recurring again and again
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
possessing sweep
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the marksmen on and at the right of the bald knob continued to fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
not known
From this reading He was taking no part in the fight, and the leaden tornado that swept the camp from some unknown point was almost instantly repeated.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was it any reflection on his courage that he did so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The camp defenders were in a criss-cross of fire that might have shaken the nerves of an old and tried soldier.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE CAMP GREW WARM President Newnham had prudently decided to lie down flat on the ground.
