used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was still and sultry.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
conservingverbUS /kənˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “conserve” — keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
recognizable; marked
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
Haussanoun
a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
continue talking
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
QUITSadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
reconnoitred
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From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
not in physical motion
From this reading The air was still and sultry.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The air was still and sultry.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
terrainnounUS /tərˈeɪn/
a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
tetherverbUS /ˈteðər/
tie with a tether
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUITS The subaltern decided to go out alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
Wilmshurst
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From this reading Mounted on a nimble pony and carrying rifle and ammunition, revolver, binoculars, map and compass Wilmshurst was bent upon conserving his energies during the ride across the previously reconnoitred ground.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On new terrain he would tether his steed and proceed on foot.
