used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
in addition
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
AnglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
ArgonnenounUS /ˈɑːrɡɑːn/
an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading History has recorded many bloody encounters of modern times.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
dislodgingverbUS /dɪˈslɑːdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading History has recorded many bloody encounters of modern times.
an opposing military force
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
a boy or man
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
highest in quality
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History has recorded many bloody encounters of modern times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading History has recorded many bloody encounters of modern times.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
not any; not one
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
Pickett'snounUS /ˈpɪkɪts/
possessive form of “pickett” — American Confederate general known for leading a disastrous charge at Gettysburg (1825-1875)
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading History has recorded many bloody encounters of modern times.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading History has recorded many bloody encounters of modern times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The greatest war has furnished innumerable evidences that men are no less courageous than in former times.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
at the time that
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Waterloo, the Bloody Angle, Pickett’s charge--these are but a few instances of the pluck and bravery that men will show when facing an equally determined enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading This has been the verdict of many witnesses; not alone those with the desire to give praise to their fellow Americans, but alien critics also have affirmed it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
WORLD'SnounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLE CONSIDERING the numbers engaged, the severity of the defense, the difficulty of dislodging a foe entrenched with nature’s aid, and the dash, energy and destructive work of the offensive, the fight for the Argonne has no equal in the records of mankind.
