adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
armoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrmərd/
protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Success perched upon British standards from the first.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
FIGHTINGnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Success perched upon British standards from the first.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Success perched upon British standards from the first.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
plowedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Success perched upon British standards from the first.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
SuccessnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Success perched upon British standards from the first.
TANKnounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
TryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Success perched upon British standards from the first.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Every now and then one of these terrible instruments of warfare burst to pieces, killing its crew, as a German shell struck in a vital spot, but, for the most part, they advanced unharmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Over the German trenches they plowed their path, as though there was nothing in the way to bar their progress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TANK FIGHTING The early stages of the morning fighting were repetitions of the first day's advance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Try as they would, the Germans were unable to hurl back the British infantry, which advanced steadily under the protecting wings of countless armored tanks.
