77th
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From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
(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 With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
ambulancesnounUS /ˈæmbjələnsəz/
plural of “ambulance” — a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
move towards
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
contestingverbUS /kənˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “contest” — to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
counter-assaults
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From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
without deviation
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
Lowden
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From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
the force of workers available
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
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 Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
stretchernounUS /ˈstretʃər/
a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
From this reading A messenger had been sent after stretcher bearers and several men had been detailed to roughly clear an old roadway that led out to the nearest approach for ambulances.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Captain Lowden had given orders to his men to cease advancing a little before darkness set in and to hold the ground they had gained against counter-assaults, a plan carried out by the 77th Division wherever the fighting was so severe as to show that the Germans equaled or exceeded the Americans in numbers and were most bitterly contesting the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About twenty men of a depleted platoon were now with the Captain and operating directly under him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading FAST WORK IT is the unexpected that often happens, in battle as well as in everyday life.
people who are wounded
From this reading With the setting of the sun they began to prepare a hasty camp, putting up a few small tents, all used for the temporary relief of the wounded.
