Chapter II

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

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

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

shining intensely

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What's happened?

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

having a hole cut through

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

push forcefully

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

make a dull sound

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

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

From this reading "What's up?

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.

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From this reading "What's up?

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

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

which person or people

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Henri and Jules and Stuart There was a hue and cry in the camp of Ruhleben which caused heads to be thrust out of doors and out of windows, made prisoners who had been languishing in the place for months start to their feet and look enquiringly about them, and set a German official turning round and round like a teetotum--his moustaches bristling, his hair on end, amazed at the din and fearful for the cause of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It all commenced with a sudden shout, and then was emphasized by the explosion of a rifle.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A dull thud followed as a bullet struck one of the huts and perforated it, and then a dozen weapons went off, the somewhat aged guardians of the camp losing their heads and blazing away without aim and without authority.