used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
anew
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
Aisne
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From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
(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 was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
aroused or activated
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
confusedlyadverb
in a confused manner
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
placed crosswise
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
march in a procession
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
Poussey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
on the contrary
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
Subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no mistake about it, the shell was coming right at them.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
TRENCHESnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The only thing he remembers is being awakened from a peaceful afternoon nap, hurrying rather confusedly on parade, and marching off, out of the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
at the time that
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE FIRST TRENCHES Whether it was the second or third day of their stay in Poussey that the march began again the Subaltern does not know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
whizzverb
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading All was quiet, and he was making his way drowsily along the dusty road, when a whizz and a whistle brought him sharply to his senses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Turning sharply to the left, the troops descended the hill, and at length crossed the canal, which had evidently parted company with the Aisne.
