Chapter XVIII

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From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

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

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

highly skilled

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

at or in the front

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

(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 Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

past form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

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

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

destroyed completely

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

on or to one side

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

-ing form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

put or send forth

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

close interaction

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

one or the other of two

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

an opposing military force

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

an expectation

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

showing approval

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

create by hammering

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

obtain

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

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

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

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 THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

for more time

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

a particular point in time

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

being of crucial importance

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

communicate vividly

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

move with force

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

on the contrary

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

plural of “relay” — the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

very drunk

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

move hurridly

From this reading Instead, came orders to forge ahead with all speed, and gain contact at the earliest possible moment.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

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

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

walk on one's toes

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

up to a particular time

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the following morning, however, came orders which cast doubt upon the entire success of the project of bottling the Germans up in a pocket of the salient.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

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

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading THE DEATH OF SNOOPER JONES ALTHOUGH what meagre reports there were to be had indicated that the long swing of the left wing of the American army was progressing favorably, the orders for the big push by the men in the pivotal sector did not come that day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The constant roar of the big guns, with occasionally a big German shell dropping near enough to do considerable damage, kept them on the tiptoe of expectancy and ready for any emergency; but aside from the rather routine work that falls to men of an army temporarily at a standstill, and which they were allowed to do in relays, the men got a longer and more beneficial rest than they had had since the drive was inaugurated on September 12th.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had that been accomplished, the artillery would have smashed away until the ambushed enemy either had surrendered or been annihilated.