used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Great lanes opened up in the advancing hosts.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
blastingadjectiveUS /ˈblæstɪŋ/
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
From this reading A blasting torrent of death poured from the machine guns.
confined by bonds
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A blasting torrent of death poured from the machine guns.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
GAPnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great lanes opened up in the advancing hosts.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A blasting torrent of death poured from the machine guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Great lanes opened up in the advancing hosts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Great lanes opened up in the advancing hosts.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A blasting torrent of death poured from the machine guns.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
not any; not one
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Great lanes opened up in the advancing hosts.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading A blasting torrent of death poured from the machine guns.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
serriedadjective
(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
carry out
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP A sheet of flames leaped from the American rifles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading The heavy field artillery, that had the range to a dot, tore gaping holes in the serried German ranks.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading A blasting torrent of death poured from the machine guns.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Great lanes opened up in the advancing hosts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The target was broad and there was no need to take aim, for every bullet was bound to find a mark.
