Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

later than; following

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

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

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

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

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

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

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

a youthful male person

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

lacking funds

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

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

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

start firing a weapon

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

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

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

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

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

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

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

a vast multitude

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

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

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading TWO YOUNG LIEUTENANTS.

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

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

above and across; more than

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

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

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

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 Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

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

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

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

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

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

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

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

From this reading TWO YOUNG LIEUTENANTS.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With Captain Raoul Derevaux, a gallant French officer, and Lieutenant Harry Anderson of the British army, they finally succeeded in making their way, after many desperate experiences and daring adventures, over the Belgian frontier, as told in the first book of this series, entitled "The Boy Allies at Liège."

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

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

at the time that

From this reading Sturdy American lads, young though they were, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford had, when this story opens, already seen considerable military service.

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

From this reading Each had received his baptism of fire during the heroic defense of the Belgian city of Liège, which had held out for days against the overwhelming horde of Teutons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Berlin with Hal's mother when the war broke out, they had been separated from her and left behind.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading TWO YOUNG LIEUTENANTS.