used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "No, indeed," agreed Wallace, fervently.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But how are we to get away?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "But how are we to get away?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "No, indeed," agreed Wallace, fervently.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
GLASGOWnounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
(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 THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
how
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From this reading "But how are we to get away?"
I'm
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From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "No, indeed," agreed Wallace, fervently.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
Johnnies
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From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
mustn't
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From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, indeed," agreed Wallace, fervently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "We'll see," returned Al.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We'll see," returned Al.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
in the near future
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll see," returned Al.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE DEFENCE OF GLASGOW As soon as their kindly but indiscreet jailer was out of hearing, Al exclaimed in a whisper, that the sentry might not overhear, "Wallace, we must get out of here somehow and up to Glasgow to warn our garrison.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It may not do any good; I'm afraid the Johnnies will be too many, but our boys mustn't be surprised if we can help it."
