used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
exhale hard
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
BurbanknounUS /ˈbɜːrbæŋk/
United States horticulturist who developed many new varieties of fruits and vegetables and flowers (1849-1926)
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
make calm or still
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
an opposing military force
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
Foch
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From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
a person of German nationality
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
Haig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
and nothing more
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
Ludendorff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
not used up
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
reorganizationnounUS /ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
southwesternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southwest
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
carry out
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The British army under Haig had struck a staggering blow at Ludendorff’s northern lines, and had driven him back in defeat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was favored through the kindness of the general in being allowed to take up my quarters in the same building with him.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just after the scenes described in the foregoing chapter, there was comparative quiet along our front--the calm that follows a storm.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading General Burbank explained to me that it evidently was the policy of General Foch, while remaining in watchful touch with the enemy, to strengthen by rest and reorganization the forces that had for so long a time been hotly engaged at our part of the line; and in this way keep them fresh and vigorous for service.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading This had seemingly withdrawn the German attention, or ability, to concentrate for the defeat of the American and French armies on their southwestern front.
