Chapter V

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

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

a quantity of money

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

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

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

plural of “casualty” — someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

the state of being certain

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

in a stingy manner

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

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

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

the act of departing

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

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

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

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

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

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

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

immediately past

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

for more time

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

the force of workers available

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

not any; not one

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

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

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

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

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

a shaky motion

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

uttered with a trill

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

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

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

a heavy rain

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

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

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

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

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

at the time that

From this reading As their line trickled slowly down the communication trench, Pug had no more than remarked on how cheaply they had got off so far, when a six-or eight-inch high-explosive shell dropped with a rolling _crump_, that set the ground quivering, close to the communication trench.

in or at the place that

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Up to now the battalion, singularly enough considering the amount of shelling that was going on, had escaped with comparatively few casualties, but they were not to escape much longer.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE OPEN The order came at last to move, and the men began to work their way along the support trench to the communication trenches which led up into the forward lines.

the act of inflicting a wound

From this reading A second and a third shell pitched close to the other side of the trench, but the fourth crashed fairly and squarely into the trench itself, blowing out a portion of the walls, killing and wounding a number of men, and shaking down a torrent of loose earth which half choked and filled that portion of the trench.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading The men began to mend their pace, and to hurry past the danger zone, for they knew well that where one shell fell there was almost a certainty of others falling.