used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
at or in the front
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
propose a payment
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
Derek
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From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
an act that fails
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
flattenedadjectiveUS /ˈflætənd/
having been flattened
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
highly-dangerous
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From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
of great significance or value
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
master-key
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From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
nerve-rackingadjectiveUS /ˌnɜːrˈvrækɪŋ/
extremely irritating to the nerves
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
and nothing more
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
Others
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From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
OutedverbUS /ˈaʊtəd/
past form of “out” — to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
parados
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From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
Tank-Commanders
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From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Several of the Tank-Commanders, hearing and understanding the import of the order, brought their ponderous craft to a standstill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At this critical juncture Derek, to the surprise of the crew of the abandoned tank, suddenly sprang upon the parados.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
WhistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Outed Whistles blew shrilly amid the roar of battle.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Others began to wheel in order to give a wide berth to the highly-dangerous locality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
but in spite of that
From this reading Fifty yards ahead, and separated from them only by three almost flattened trenches, was an objective which, if gained, would be the master-key to this phase of the important operations, and yet with success in sight the nerve-racking attempt bid fair to end in failure.
