Chapter V · Armistice Day in Paris

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

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

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

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

completely unclothed

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

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

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

being one more than ten

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading _Vive la paix!_” one of them exclaimed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

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

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

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

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading _Vive la paix!_” one of them exclaimed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

immediately past

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

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

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

according to the clock

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Vive la paix!_” one of them exclaimed.

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From this reading _Vive la paix!_” one of them exclaimed.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

for a short time

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading “It has come at last, the Germans have signed the armistice!

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

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Vive la paix!_” one of them exclaimed.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

very small

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

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

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

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

From this reading _Vive la paix!_” one of them exclaimed.

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

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

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

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

at the time that

From this reading It was shortly before eleven o’clock on the morning of November eleventh when the bells of Paris began pealing.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

which person or people

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

a late time of life

From this reading Her words were almost drowned in the noise of the firing of guns, the thunder of cannon, noises to which Paris had been listening for the past four years in bitterness, but which she now heard with rejoicing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The following instant a group of young American girls who had been seated about a tiny fire in a large, bare room, jumped hurriedly to their feet.