used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
datto
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From this reading We'll take the datto on the rush!"
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Fall in, men!
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A stream of light from inside illuminated the scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading A stream of light from inside illuminated the scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Fall in, men!
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A stream of light from inside illuminated the scene.
immediately past
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A stream of light from inside illuminated the scene.
the force of workers available
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
MorosnounUS /ˈmɔːroʊz/
plural of “moro” — a member of the predominantly Muslim people in the southern Philippines
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We'll take the datto on the rush!"
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
move hurridly
From this reading We'll take the datto on the rush!"
done under pressure
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A stream of light from inside illuminated the scene.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A stream of light from inside illuminated the scene.
carry out
From this reading We'll take the datto on the rush!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We'll take the datto on the rush!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll take the datto on the rush!"
which person or people
From this reading As the Moros, reinforced by two score more who had rushed to the aid of their leader, drew up for a last desperate stand before the house, the door opened.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCLUSION "Have your men fix their bayonets, Lieutenant Prescott!" commanded Captain Freeman.
