Chapter XX

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

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

later than; following

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But consider the difficulties before them.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But consider the difficulties before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

deem to be

From this reading But consider the difficulties before them.

plural of “coupling” — a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading But consider the difficulties before them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

a person of German nationality

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

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

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

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

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

the force of workers available

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

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From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

an amount of time

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

furnished with inhabitants

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

extremely

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

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

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But consider the difficulties before them.

by that means or because of that

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

in the direction of

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A Turn in the Tide Weeks had passed since that train had thundered along the rails into Germany, carrying its truck-loads of British prisoners.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

at the time that

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

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

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.

during the time that

From this reading That part of Germany was not so thickly populated that movement of a band of men was out of the question; across the Rhine Germans swarmed--German soldiers--while farther west, in the invaded French territory, the movement of a mouse was almost likely to be noted.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "It's got to be a slow game," Bill said, when after their first night's journey they lay down in a wood, hungry and feeling desolate.

past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading It was ages since the brilliant and powerful Nobby had wrenched up the flooring of the truck and had thereby discovered an opening, which might or might not lead to liberty, and it seemed a positively endless period since Bill had been swung out by hands and feet, since Jim had thrown off the couplings, since the moment when this gallant little band had escaped from their captors and had plunged towards the west, where lay friends and safety.