Chapter XIII · On the Battle Lines

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

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

From this reading Infantry, artillery, all are yours to dispose of as you will.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Infantry, artillery, all are yours to dispose of as you will.

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

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Infantry, artillery, all are yours to dispose of as you will.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

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From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

cause to stop

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Infantry, artillery, all are yours to dispose of as you will.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

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

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

express in words

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

-ing form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

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

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

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

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

soldiers collectively

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

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

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Infantry, artillery, all are yours to dispose of as you will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We had come to a halt near a beautiful village, with vine-clad cottages and an old château; and were quartered in billets and temporary barracks.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In reply, he translated from a French newspaper he held in his hand, the message of General Pershing tendering to General Foch all the American forces as follows: “_I come to say to you that the American people would hold it a great honor to her troops, if they were engaged in the present battle.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading “What is it about?” we answered, Yankee fashion, by asking another question.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Have you seen this?” said our French lieutenant interpreter, whom we met as we were on our way to the “Y”.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Infantry, artillery, all are yours to dispose of as you will.