used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRENCH HERO.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can they ever do it?"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Can they ever do it?"
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
at any time
From this reading "Can they ever do it?"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A FRENCH HERO.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A FRENCH HERO.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Can they ever do it?"
and nothing more
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
with speed
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can they ever do it?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
uprisingnounUS /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
precisely as stated
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The time between the uprising of these troops and their reaching the shallow water of the ford was of very brief duration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Undoubtedly this was what was filling the heart and brain of each of those boys as they watched the living stream of French rapidly draw nearer the river ford commanded by that destructive German battery, and which thus far they had not been able to reach and silence with their own guns and aeroplane attacks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Undoubtedly the French had crept up just as close as the nature of the ground would permit them to go unseen.
