5th
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From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
Alf
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From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
Alf's
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From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
(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 All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
set up or found
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
humorouslyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmərəsli/
in a humorous manner
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
the force of workers available
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
on one occasion
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
and nothing more
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
PLANESnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
a state of acute pain
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
not known
From this reading The fact that he had been in hospital suffering from a hitherto unknown disease did not excite them at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, they looked a little harassed, but that was only natural seeing that they were in the middle of one of the periods of strenuous activity humorously known to those in authority as "rest."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All signs of trench life had disappeared, and the men were recovering their swing and swagger.
at the time that
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF THE PLANES When Alf reached the 5th Battalion once more, he found it transformed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His mates accepted Alf's reappearance among them without surprise--almost without comment.
