Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

put or send forth

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

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

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

ranking above all others

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

a person of German nationality

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

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

From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

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From this reading During the day of fierce fighting, Hal and Chester had been in the foremost of the fight.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

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 Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

the force of workers available

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

a particular point in time

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

an insignificant place

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

above and across; more than

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

in the near future

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They had hugged down in ravines together and together they had charged the German machine guns at the head of their men.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

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

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

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

From this reading Many officers fell in the early hours of the battle and long before darkness cast its shadow over the battlefield captains and lieutenants were occupying the posts of colonels and majors.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

at the time that

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

belonging to which person

From this reading Nowhere in the field were there more competent officers than Hal and Chester had long since proven themselves to be; and the company of marines whose lot it fell to the lads to lead, soon placed the utmost confidence in them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading BOWERS IN ACTION It was the fate of the American marines to be at the front at a moment when the destiny of the modern world hung in the balance; and they played a part that will be gratefully remembered in America, as well as in western Europe, through generations to come.