used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
(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 Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are doing well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
terminate
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "They are doing well.
an opposing military force
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
Langdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
hear with intention
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
by chance
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
express in words
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
sortienounUS /ˈsɔːrti/
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Above all the sound came the shrill signal, perhaps blown by James Langdon himself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Excellent!" said Dick, as he stared from the gateway.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are doing well.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
hard to endure
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
weakestadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkəst/
superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "They are doing well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were not aware of the movement being carried out, I should say that the garrison was making a sortie, or an attempt to break out, and that they were trying to find the weakest spot in the ring thrown round them.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Listen to the calls of the enemy, and hark! there goes a whistle."
