used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
terminate
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
of short duration or distance
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
Dennis
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From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
DeprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
without deviation
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
divisible by two
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
the force of workers available
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
not any; not one
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
a course of conduct
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
not in physical motion
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As he spoke he pushed some bushes apart, and in a brief time Noel was able to see that a corduroy path, or roadway, narrower than the one over which they recently had come was before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
hard to endure
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Noel and Dennis were silent, and the disappointment which had seized upon the young Irishman was so manifest that even in the dim light Noel was aware of the depression of his comrade.
at the time that
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Deprived of their weapons and conducted by three armed men, there was no chance likely to be given for escape, although wild thoughts of trying to break away were still in the mind of each of the prisoners.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word was spoken by their guard until about a quarter of a mile had been covered, when one of the Confederates halting, said to the boys, "We'll turn in here."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading UNDER GUARD Directly back to the road over which the young soldiers had come their conductors led the way.
