Chapter VII

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

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

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

for the reason that

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

(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 These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

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

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

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

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

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

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

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

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

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

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

engage in

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading It is on these lines that the civilian population of a nation gives help to the fighting men.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

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

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.

which person or people

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading These lines, which may be called the rear-line trenches of conflict, are the means of supply by which the armies at the front are fed and clothed, and given ammunition, and cared for in every way that will make them better soldiers.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Because the United States is a democracy, fighting in a great struggle for the principles of democracy, it follows that our country has enlisted the service of every American to win the war.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is in these trenches that the men, and women, and children of a country may do their part for the soldiers and sailors who have to go into the actual battles.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading REAR-LINE TRENCHES Back of the firing-lines of battle are other lines which must be held by the fighting nations, if a war is to be won.