Chapter V

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

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

anew

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

in the past

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

(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 (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

a short personal letter

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

a barn for cows

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

in a drowsy manner

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

start firing a weapon

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

destroyed or killed

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

-ing form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

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

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

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

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

march in a procession

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

the force of workers available

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

a particular point in time

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

adjust anew

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

moving slowly

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

work hard

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

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

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.

in a weary manner

From this reading (_From "Soldier Songs."_) The men moved wearily, grunting and stumbling, their uniforms muddy and dirty, their rifles held at all angles.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They kept walking and walking, drowsily heedless of all that went on around them.

during the time that

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

which person or people

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

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

From this reading MARCHING The good French girls will cook brown loaves above the oven fire, And while they do the daily toil of barn and bench and byre, They'll think of hearty fellows gone and sigh for them in vain-- The billet boys, the London lads who won't return again.

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

From this reading Now and again one would stand still for a moment, look round, readjust his equipment braces and continue marching.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading On all faces was a sluggish indifferent look: the march from Y---- Farm had begun centuries ago and would never end.