used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
any thing at all
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
chum's
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From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
a boy or man
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
how
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From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
and nothing more
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
come together
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
not any; not one
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
privatesnounUS /ˈpraɪvəts/
external sex organ
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
cut with a saw
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
at the time that
From this reading But when the young captain was attacked by the three Russian privates, Ben saw the movement and lost no time in hurrying to his chum’s assistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was just in time to meet the onslaught of the Russian lieutenant, and sword met sword in a clash which drew fire from both blades.
which person or people
From this reading “Not so fast, my fine fellow!” cried Ben, who, as my old readers know, knew how to handle his blade perfectly.
YALUnoun
river in eastern Asia; rises in North Korea and flows southwest to Korea Bay (forming part of the border between North Korea and China)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE YALU For the instant after he went down, Gilbert was too bewildered to do anything to save himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Russian lieutenant was so close the young American had no chance to dodge or roll out of the way.
