used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
(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 The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
any thing at all
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading For that is one very definite aspect of this war....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading For that is one very definite aspect of this war....
dismantlingnounUS /dɪˈsmæntəlɪŋ/
the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
dug-outs
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From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
DumpsnounUS /dʌmps/
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
EngineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
a social unit living together
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
good-will
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From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
indented
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From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For that is one very definite aspect of this war....
labours
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From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For that is one very definite aspect of this war....
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
sandbagsnounUS /ˈsændbæɡz/
plural of “sandbag” — a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
have in common
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
refrain from harming
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
storehousesnounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊzəz/
plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
being of use or service
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
precisely as stated
From this reading For that is one very definite aspect of this war....
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading For that is one very definite aspect of this war....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our mess is a cottage which we share with a French family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
which person or people
From this reading So I indented on the Royal Engineers (who own vast storehouses called in the vernacular "Dumps") for rails and bricks and cement and sandbags, and I sent marauding parties out at night to collect anything that might be useful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The men with a good-will which was beyond all praise, seeing that this was their third position within the month, started the arduous task of dismantling the old pits and dug-outs and building them anew--guessing by this time that in all probability they would be moved on elsewhere before their labours were finished.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Monsieur works in a mine close by, the numerous children play in the yard or are sent on errands, Madame in her spare moments does our washing for us.
