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From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
terminate
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
carnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
the first light of day
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
an opposing military force
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
start firing a weapon
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
the act of departing
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
InvariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
the force of workers available
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
not in physical motion
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Invariably a large number of them are doomed to death or injury, and the men themselves know it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
THIAUCOURT
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From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
soldiers collectively
From this reading THIAUCOURT AT ANY COST SHOCK troops are all that the name itself implies.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the very knowledge seems to drive them forward with greater fury, and the clash, therefore, is one of carnage for one or both sides.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are the troops sent forward, in human waves, to receive and break the first shock of contact with the enemy lines.
world-known
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From this reading These were the shock troops that were going over with the dawn against the entrenched Germans—if they still remained entrenched after the terrible fire to which they had been subjected for hours by the massed American artillery, augmented by the world-known French 75’s.
