Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

later than; following

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

at or in the front

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

(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 The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

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

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

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

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

the act of making something clean

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

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

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

the act of departing

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

moving with great haste

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

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

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

a small worthless amount

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

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

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

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

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

the force of workers available

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

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

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

not any; not one

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

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

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

existing or coming before

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

one of four equal parts

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

not in physical motion

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

male cat

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CLEANING OUT MACHINE-GUN NESTS "A BUSY day ahead of us, Jack!"

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The big guns were "talking," and there began to be heard the chatter of deadly machine-guns; the deep-toned explosion of shells, and the peculiar sound of the German minnewurfer, used with such effect in the former trench battles that the Boche still clung to it through all the retreat.

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

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Tom remarked the next morning, after they had breakfasted and were getting themselves ready for going up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

during the time that

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Early though the hour was it seemed as though the whole inferno of terrible noises had broken out much louder than on the preceding day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From every quarter men could be heard shouting; while detachments of infantry were hurrying off with orders to reach certain points before nightfall, no matter what obstacles they had to surmount.