used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
ambulancesnounUS /ˈæmbjələnsəz/
plural of “ambulance” — a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
billeted
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From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And if ye can't, how can ye?
can't
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From this reading And if ye can't, how can ye?
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
couldn't
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From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
travel across or pass over
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
divisible by two
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
homeyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmi/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
how
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From this reading And if ye can't, how can ye?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
I'd
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From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if ye can't, how can ye?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
and nothing more
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
and nothing more
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
not often
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
in the near future
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And laboriously through the mud the springy cars went away, one at a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
in the company of; together with
From this reading WING SHOOTING WITH A RIFLE The blessed, the brave, the indispensable Red Cross!
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Herb, I'd like to have been with ye to help stop those devils, but I couldn't.
but in spite of that
From this reading Just back of the pit, exposed to the vicious German fire and yet intent only upon the duty of mercy, the panting ambulances were being loaded with their precious, their pitiful human freight soon to be billeted in warm, clean, homey hospitals far in the rear where German shells, even from the biggest guns, might seldom reach.
