Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

disposed to attack

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

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

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

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

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

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

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

and nothing more

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

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From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

not any; not one

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

with speed

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

a smallest army unit

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

believed likely

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

very great or intense

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So that the battle in which the Motor Boys and their comrades were now about to engage was merely what was termed a local engagement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

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

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

sounding like thunder

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

in or at the place that

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

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

From this reading "FRIED HOLES" Ned, Bob, and Jerry were stationed in a sector which was alternately defending the lines against the Germans and attacking them in that part of the country where the trend of the war eventually led up to the terrific battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

which person or people

From this reading Nevertheless, it meant everything--life and death--to those engaged in it, though there was never a thought of death in the hearts of any of the brave men who went over the top as the big guns ceased thundering and the shrill whistles gave the signal.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

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

From this reading But, up to this time, no one had guessed that the whole nature of the war would be so quickly changed with the advent of the Americans, nor was it suspected what terrible fighting would have to be undertaken by our boys; though, of course, they were ready for the worst.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, followed by the others in the particular squad of which Jerry had charge.