used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
lacking funds
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
flankingverbUS /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
and nothing more
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
a particular point in time
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
in motion
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
on one occasion
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
PEKIN
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The column at once broke up, and, taking shelter among the bushes, began to advance in the direction of the firing, which became heavier every moment.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN The day was just breaking as the Japanese moved forward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Suddenly there was a sound of rifle shots in the woods, and bullets whizzed through the air overhead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Rex rode with their advance guard, which was moving along on the road with flanking parties in the woods close by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a complete surprise, for no idea had been entertained that the Chinese would advance beyond the protection of their walls.
