used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
Durend
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From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
the force of workers available
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
MeusenounUS /mjuːz/
a European river; flows into the North Sea
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
Power-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
reconnoitred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The power-house had been carefully reconnoitred, and the times and habits of the men and of the sentries carefully noted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
unobtrusivelyadverb
in an unobtrusive manner
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The success of their enterprise was dependent upon one of these sentries being put out of action for some minutes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
in or at the place that
From this reading Eight large shells had been carried off one by one and secreted in a hole in the bank of the Meuse, at a spot where it was well shaded by thick bushes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The Attack on the Power-house Some three weeks after Max and Dale had so unobtrusively re-entered the Durend works, their plans were laid and their preparations complete.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The bulk of the great engines which provided the power required to run the various workshops were underground, and all the approaches to the building were commanded by two sentries stationed at opposite corners.
