Chapter XIV

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

later than; following

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

for the reason that

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

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From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

rid of obstructions

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

informal intensifiers

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

plural of “cripple” — someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

From this reading “Dig, you cripples,” said the sergeant, “dig in.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

a person of German nationality

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

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

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

and nothing more

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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 The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

above and across; more than

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading Get to it there, you Pug.”

(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Dig, you cripples,” said the sergeant, “dig in.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading “Dig, you cripples,” said the sergeant, “dig in.

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

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

in the near future

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

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From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

carry out

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Get to it there, you Pug.”

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The men were spread out along shell holes and told to dig in for better cover because a bit of a redoubt on the left flank hadn’t been taken and bullets were falling in enfilade from it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

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

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

during the time that

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH THE TANKS Soon after Kentucky rejoined them the Stonewalls were moved forward a little clear of the village they had helped to take, just as one or two heavy shells whooped over from the German guns and dropped crashing on the ground that had been theirs.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Dig, you cripples,” said the sergeant, “dig in.

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

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.

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

From this reading Can’t you see that if they counter-attack from the front now you’ll get shot in the back while you’re lining the front edge of those shell holes.