used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
ard
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From this reading TRAPPED "'OLD 'ard, chapses; 'old 'ard!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
chapses
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From this reading TRAPPED "'OLD 'ard, chapses; 'old 'ard!"
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
enquired
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From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
It's
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From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TRAPPED "'OLD 'ard, chapses; 'old 'ard!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
Ralph
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From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
Setley
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From this reading Setley gave orders for the door to be opened.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It's Corporal Anderson, sir," reported one of the crew.
not in physical motion
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
TanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED "'OLD 'ard, chapses; 'old 'ard!"
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
What's
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From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Tank still in motion, George Anderson clambered into the interior and gave vent to an exclamation of profound relief.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "What's that?" enquired Ralph, hearing a voice but unable to distinguish the words owing to the din both within and without.
