Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

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

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This e-book uses the author's real name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

the act of departing

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

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

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

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

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

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From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

the force of workers available

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This e-book uses the author's real name.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

above and across; more than

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading This e-book uses the author's real name.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

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From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

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

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

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

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

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

From this reading This e-book uses the author's real name.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

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

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading This e-book uses the author's real name.

precisely as stated

From this reading It hasn't changed very much in the time--that game--to the player.

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

From this reading In the original book, the author was given as "Sapper," the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

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

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.

a late time of life

From this reading And during the two and a half years between these two events the game over the water has been going on.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Author of "Men, Women, and Guns," "Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E.," and "The Lieutenant and Others" Hodder and Stoughton London ---- New York ---- Toronto MCMXVII During the first few days of November 1914 Messines was lost--in silence; during the first few days of June 1917 Messines was regained--and the noise of its capture was heard in London.