Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The Americans met unexpectedly strong opposition.

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

capable of wounding

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

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From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

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From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

the force of workers available

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Americans met unexpectedly strong opposition.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

and nothing more

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The Americans met unexpectedly strong opposition.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

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

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

plural of “sniper” — a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Americans met unexpectedly strong opposition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

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

From this reading The Americans met unexpectedly strong opposition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

in or at that place or location

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

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

From this reading It was only when half their little company was lost that they were ordered to retreat.

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading The Americans met unexpectedly strong opposition.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

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

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

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

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

at the time that

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

in or at the place that

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading DEVLIN’S REVENGE THERE came a night when Devlin’s men were called upon to clean out part of a forest from which many snipers had been firing, and where machine guns and their crews were known to be.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The way was made difficult with barbed wire and shell splintered trees.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was work for picked men only and Trent admitted Devlin made a courageous leader.