used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF MONS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
business-like
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From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
true confidential information
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
having made preparations
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
the act of giving
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
of great significance or value
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
a message received and understood
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
and nothing more
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
most important element
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
MONSnoun
a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF MONS.
used to form the superlative
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF MONS.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
term of address for a man
From this reading First, and most important, is the dispatch of Sir John French.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF MONS.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF MONS.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF MONS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
soldiers collectively
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a plain, business-like statement, giving a broad outline of the manner in which his troops were disposed, and relating in proper order the chief features of the struggle, but not telling us much about the details of the fighting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
which person or people
From this reading Then come the accounts which the soldiers who took part in the battle have given of their experiences.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The account of the Battle of Mons which you have just read has been built up from two main sources of information.
