used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the fourth day the battalion was relieved and went back into Brigade Reserve.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading On the fourth day the battalion was relieved and went back into Brigade Reserve.
BEERnounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
Blightynoun
a slang term for Great Britain used by British troops serving abroad
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading On the fourth day the battalion was relieved and went back into Brigade Reserve.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
make calm or still
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
casualtynounUS /ˈkæʒəwəlti/
someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
well in the past; former
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
dug-outs
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From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
EUSTACE
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From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
FETCHESnounUS /ˈfetʃɪz/
plural of “fetch” — the action of fetching
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the fourth day the battalion was relieved and went back into Brigade Reserve.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
cause to move by striking
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
a particular point in time
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
and nothing more
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
ReservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading On the fourth day the battalion was relieved and went back into Brigade Reserve.
shell-fire
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From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
shell-splinter
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From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading EUSTACE FETCHES BEER After this sudden burst of excitement had died away, a watchful calm descended on the front line.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "C" Company were relieved next day by "B" Company, and went into close support.
which person or people
From this reading One or two parties were called out to carry rations up to "B" Company, but the only casualty was a man who was hit in the arm by a shell-splinter, and departed for "Blighty" openly exulting in his good fortune.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Here they were in a zone more subjected to shell-fire than in the front line itself; but this worried them very little, as for the most part they spent their four days snugly in dug-outs, listening to the occasional dull thud caused by an explosion up above, and waiting in readiness to turn out at any moment in the event of a raid.
