used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
from appearances alone
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
an opposing military force
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
come together
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
not in physical motion
From this reading The big gun duel still continued but it had lost its intensity and the infantry fighting came almost to a standstill.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were constantly on the alert and always prepared to meet any surprise attack of the enemy but there was but little for the men to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading RELIEVED The following day the French did not try to push their advantage any farther nor did the Germans launch an attack to recover their lost positions.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men complained of the inaction, for the life in the trenches was monotonous with but little to vary it.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Both sides seemed worn out by their great exertions and were apparently content to allow matters to remain as they were, for the present at least.
