Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

have

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

an old word for “between”

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Hands up!" shouted Ralph.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

begging

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The order was obeyed instantly.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading The order was obeyed instantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The order was obeyed instantly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Hands up!" shouted Ralph.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Hands up!" shouted Ralph.

cut off or left behind

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Hands up!" shouted Ralph.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The order was obeyed instantly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Germans, with their intimate local knowledge, expected to find a safe retreat, until, to their consternation, they were confronted by the blunt nose of the stranded landship and covered by two maxims that could be brought to bear upon them although unable to be trained over the pile of rubble that lay betwixt the Tank and the street.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MINED TUNNEL A DOZEN wellnigh breathless Huns, with greasy uniform and battered equipment, struggling to dive into the cellar in which Ralph's Tank had become a "fixture," roused the crew to action.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Ye vos Sachsen!" called out an imploring voice.