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The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery
The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Kenneth Ward • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.
It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.
About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.
"I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.
If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.
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The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.
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It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.
/ɪt wɑːz les ðæn ten maɪlz west ʌv ðə fɜːrst laɪn ˈtrentʃɪz æt ðæt taɪm/
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About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.
Line 4
"I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.
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If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.
/ɪf sʌtʃ ɪz ðə keɪs wiː meɪ ɪkˈspekt ˈlaɪvli taɪmz ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə nekst θriː mʌnθs sed ðə luːˈtenənt æz ðeɪ wɜːr kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðə ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz ʌv ˈteɪkɪŋ pɑːrt/

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centers noun US /ˈsentərz/

plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

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conversing verb US /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading “If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.”

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distributing verb US /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

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northeast noun US /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

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probabilities noun US /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading “If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.”

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respectively adverb US /rɪˈspektɪvli/

in the order given

From this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

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southeast noun US /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

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trenches noun US /ˈtrentʃɪz/

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading “A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

fifteen miles noun + noun counted as “fifteen mile”

In this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

2,745 times in 426,211 chapters
ten miles noun + noun counted as “ten mile”

In this reading “It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.”

7,011 times in 426,211 chapters
three months noun + noun counted as “three month”

In this reading “If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.”

15,217 times in 426,211 chapters
same direction adjective + noun

In this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

3,086 times in 426,211 chapters
About fifteen preposition + noun

In this reading “About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.”

2,948 times in 426,211 chapters
miles west noun + noun counted as “mile west”

In this reading “It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.”

601 times in 426,211 chapters
taking part noun + noun

In this reading “If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.”

1,400 times in 426,211 chapters
first line adjective + noun

In this reading “It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.”

1,889 times in 426,211 chapters

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3,000

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From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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5,000

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From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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7,000

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From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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Bapaume

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From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/

plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DIFFICULTadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
how

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From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

Pending verification
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/

a commissioned military officer

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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linesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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MAINadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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northnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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Peronne

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From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/

in the order given

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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southnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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townsnounUS /taʊnz/

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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TRENCHESnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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TRIPnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "I do not know how true it is, but the information I have is that the immense preparation going on here, and farther to the north, means a drive on Bapaume and Peronne.

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warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If such is the case we may expect lively times during the next three months," said the lieutenant, as they were conversing about the probabilities of taking part.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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westnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was less than ten miles west of the first line trenches at that time.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading A DIFFICULT TRIP TO THE MAIN TRENCHES The great camp at which the boys were located was south of Albert, a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, at the opening of the war.

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withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading About fifteen miles northeast was Bapaume, and southeast of Albert, the same direction, was Peronne, towns of 3,000 and 5,000 respectively, both within the German lines, and important distributing centers for the armies in that region.

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