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Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge
Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"
V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"
Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!
There she comes."
These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"
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V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"
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Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!
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There she comes."
/ðer ʃiː kʌmz/
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These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.
/ðiːz wɜːrdz wɜːr ˈwɪspərd fɔːr ɪt wʊd hæv bɪn ə ˈsɪriəs ˈmɪləteri əˈfens ɪf ðə ˈspiːkər hæd ˈlɪftəd hɪz vɔɪs tuː ə ˈrezənənt toʊn ɪn əˈdresɪŋ hɪz kəmˈpænjən/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Apologizes verb US /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Canadians noun US /kəˈneɪdiənz/

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading “Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!”

Cubist adjective US /ˈkjuːbɪst/

relating to or characteristic of cubism

From this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Grafting noun US /ˈɡræftɪŋ/

the act of grafting something onto something else

From this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Irving's noun US /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/

possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

Parachute noun US /ˈperəʃuːt/

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Quizzing verb US /ˈkwɪzɪŋ/

inflected form of “quiz” — examine someone's knowledge of something

From this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Spy's noun US /spaɪz/

possessive form of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Startling Announcement adjective + noun

In this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Making Progress noun + noun

In this reading “V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"”

Look out verb + adjective

be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

In this reading “Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!”

All words in this reading · 156

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

AccidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

AdmitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

AnnouncementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

a formal public statement

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

ApologizesverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

BlowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

BreakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

ClothesnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading There she comes."

companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

Cryptogramnoun

a piece of writing in code or cipher

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

CubistadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbɪst/

relating to or characteristic of cubism

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

DashesnounUS /ˈdæʃɪz/

plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

DecisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

DotsnounUS /dɑːts/

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

FollowedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

GraftingnounUS /ˈɡræftɪŋ/

the act of grafting something onto something else

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

HappenverbUS /ˈhæpən/

come to pass

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

IdeanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

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

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

IInoun

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

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/

possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Kamerad

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

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

LandnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

LastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

LetternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/

held up in the air

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

LinesnounUS /laɪnz/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Looie

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

MakingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

Minnenwerfer

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

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

MoneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

OffadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

offensenounUS /əˈfens/

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

OfferverbUS /ˈɔːfər/

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

OrderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

OrdersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

ParachutenounUS /ˈperəʃuːt/

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

PracticenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

ProgressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

QuizzingverbUS /ˈkwɪzɪŋ/

inflected form of “quiz” — examine someone's knowledge of something

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

ReadingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

RecognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/

characterized by resonance

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There she comes."

ShellsnounUS /ʃelz/

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading I Shells and Minnenwerfer II Irving’s Idea III In No Man’s Land IV "Kamerad!"

SkinnounUS /skɪn/

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

SpyverbUS /spaɪ/

catch sight of

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Spy'snounUS /spaɪz/

possessive form of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

StartlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

StudyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

SubmarinesnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːnz/

plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

SurprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

TappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

TellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

tonenounUS /toʊn/

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

Tourtelle

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Tourtelle's

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

UpadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Vimy

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From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

WindownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading These words were whispered, for it would have been a serious military offense if the speaker had lifted his voice to a resonant tone in addressing his companion.

WoundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/

people who are wounded

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XInounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXIadjective

being one more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXIIadjective

being two more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXIIIadjective

being three more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXIVadjective

being four more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXIX

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From this reading Again XXXIX "Accidents Will Happen" *Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge* "Look out!

XXXVadjective

being five more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXVIadjective

being six more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXVIIadjective

being seven more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

XXXVIIIadjective

being eight more than thirty

From this reading V The Turtle Is Wounded VI A Little History VII Tourtelle Apologizes VIII Cubist Art IX Bob’s Letter X Dots and Dashes XI Irving Tells the Sergeant XII Quizzing a Spy XIII Tourtelle Admits XIV Tourtelle’s Story XV Irving an Orderly XVI A Startling Announcement XVII Parachute Practice XVIII Studying to Be a Spy XIX Last Preparations XX "Second Looie Ellis" XXI The Blowing Up of Vimy Ridge XXII Behind the German Lines XXIII Off for Berlin XXIV In Berlin XXV The Reading of the Cryptogram XXVI Followed XXVII The Spy’s Decision XXVIII Making Progress with the Baron XXIX Orders for Money and Clothes XXX Before Breakfast XXXI At Work in the Spy Office XXXII A Startling Recognition XXXIII A Surprising Offer XXXIV Skin Grafting XXXV The Tapping on the Window XXXVI A Revelation XXXVII The Submarines XXXVIII "Kamerad!"

Chapter 1 of Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge by G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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