acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
Chris
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From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
Germany'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməniz/
possessive form of “germany” — a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
impassenounUS /ˌɪmˈpæs/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of Graham's friends, like poor Chris, found the end of the path of glory.
sortiesnounUS /ˈsɔːrtiz/
plural of “sortie” — a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Washington was taking stock quietly of national resources and watching for Germany's next move.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading February and March were peaceful months, on the surface.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter impasse in Europe gave way to the first fighting of spring, raids and sorties mostly, since the ground was still too heavy for the advancement of artillery.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading On the high seas the reign of terror was in full swing, and little tragic echoes of the world drama began again to come by cable across the Atlantic.
