Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

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

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a person of German nationality

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

temporary military shelter

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

and nothing more

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

set down according to a plan

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

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

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

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

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

not any; not one

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

according to the clock

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

above and across; more than

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

with speed

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But all the time the guns were roaring back and forth (for, of course, the Germans quickly replied) she knew the American boys were in peril all along that sector.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The outbreak of the new attack--this time from the American side--began about nine o'clock at night.

being four more than twenty

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Just the method of this advance across No Man's Land Ruth did not understand.

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

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.

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

From this reading A barrage was laid down, behind which, Ruth learned, several raiding parties would go over.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading COT 24--HUT H The guns on the battle front had been silent for twenty-four hours; but there were whispers of the Yankees "getting back" at the Heinies in return for the outbreak of German gunfire which had startled Ruth Fielding the afternoon she had taken tea at the Chateau Marchand.