Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

(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 It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

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From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

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

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

plural of “boche” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

the savage and excessive killing of many people

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

a person of German nationality

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

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

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

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

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

not any; not one

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

above and across; more than

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

with speed

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

from appearances alone

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

in the near future

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

very great or intense

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

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

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

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

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

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

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

male cat

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

the upper part of anything

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

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

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading For several days the American and French aviators had been reporting heavy German formations in that region, evidently with the design of a terrific assault, but the allied commanders had not expected it so soon, and in truth they were not fully prepared for it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading But on the eighth day a veritable fury launched itself upon that section of the American-French front, in the shape of seemingly endless brigades of Boches that were hurled "over the top" of their own breastworks, across No Man's Land, and upon the first-line trenches of the Allies.

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

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

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

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

which person or people

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was a surprise attack in every sense of the word, with all the terrible carnage that such a battle brings.

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

From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK--PROMOTION During the week that followed, the lads were confined almost entirely to regular routine work, with nothing particularly exciting.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Frank Hoskins' elbow wound healed quickly, without any serious results; and Tom Rawle, who had been under treatment at the field hospital, was able to get about the camp, although still pale and weak, and limping considerably from his injury.