used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
at or in the front
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
BarringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
BOGGED
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From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
cratersnounUS /ˈkreɪtərz/
plural of “crater” — a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
detoursnounUS /dɪˈtʊrz/
plural of “detour” — a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
dispatch-rider
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From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
set up or found
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
Henricourt
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From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
LANDSHIP
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From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
motor-cyclist
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From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
obstructionsnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
Ralph
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From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
Setley
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From this reading Setley could not help admiring the pluck and determination of the man.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
slowingnounUS /ˈsloʊɪŋ/
a decrease in rate of change
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
move hurridly
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Already the motor-cyclist dispatch-rider was speeding over the rough ground on his return journey.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
TanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Barring accidents, the Tank ought to be on the spot in fifteen minutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOGGED LANDSHIP FULL speed ahead represented a speed of nearly ten miles an hour, not taking into consideration detours and slowing down to avoid craters and other obstructions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
Vimy
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From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henricourt Farm, Ralph found by consulting his large scale map, was approximately two miles away, and on the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge.
