Abbeville
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From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
AccommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
having companions or an escort
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
Amiens
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From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
arterynounUS /ˈɑːrtəri/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
propose a payment
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/
plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
Corbie
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From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
without deviation
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
immediately past
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
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 Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
munitionsnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “munition” — weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
the middle of the day
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
ordnancenounUS /ˈɔːrdnəns/
military supplies
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
parallelsnounUS /ˈperəlelz/
plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
Peronne
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From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
continue talking
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
transport commercially
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
SommenounUS /sɔːm/
battle of World War II
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
vansnounUS /vænz/
plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an important artery for the transportation of munitions and heavy ordnance directly to the front.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
at the time that
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
in or at the place that
From this reading When, two hours after the conversation related in the last chapter, the sergeant hunted around for means of conveyance to the section where his battery was to reach the canal, the boys accompanied him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The boys debated the question, whether to remain or proceed to the front, and finally decided to continue their journey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE FIGHT IN DEVIL'S CUT One of the important canals in northern France starts from the English Channel, near Abbeville, and parallels the Somme river, passing through Amiens, extending thence to Peronne, within the German lines.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Accommodations were finally secured on one of the many vans which lined the highway, and before noon the sergeant informed them that, as they were approaching the great highway leading to Corbie, he would have to bid them good-bye, as that was the point designated for the battery to ship on the canal.
