Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

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

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

the force of workers available

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

move hurridly

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

done under pressure

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

not in physical motion

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

plural of “stretcher” — a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that the excitement of the first rush had subsided, Frank felt himself in a difficulty.

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

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

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

directed up

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

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

From this reading Engineers were already cutting paths upward through the scrub on which supplies were being hurried to the top.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The guns of the fleet were searching for the Turkish positions on the summit, and seaplanes were circling overhead to discover the positions of the batteries which were enfilading the ridges and the beach with shrapnel.

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

From this reading A TIGHT CORNER Meanwhile, on the beach below, the work of disembarking men and guns and stores was proceeding steadily, still under fire, though not so concentrated and so deadly as it was before the first trenches were rushed.

people who are wounded

From this reading Ambulance men were carrying wounded on stretchers down the steep face of the cliff.