make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And to do this it was needful to get close to the enemy's line.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
(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 By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading And to do this it was needful to get close to the enemy's line.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And to do this it was needful to get close to the enemy's line.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading And to do this it was needful to get close to the enemy's line.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading And to do this it was needful to get close to the enemy's line.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And to do this it was needful to get close to the enemy's line.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
on one occasion
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
an amount of time
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
not in physical motion
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BOB IS MISSING Careful preparations had been made for this night raid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Once they were taken back of the lines, questioned and searched, much of value might be obtained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By so doing, certain things might be overheard in the talk among the soldiers, or (for the results of the listening were uncertain) better still, was the capture of prisoners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the constant effort of both sides, during the period of trench fighting, to get possession of facts which would allow successful attacks to be carried out later.
