1st
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From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VALOROUS DEEDS AND VICTORIA CROSSES.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
Berks
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From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
Brindall
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From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
Cambrai
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From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
CROSSESnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading VALOROUS DEEDS AND VICTORIA CROSSES.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
DEEDSnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading VALOROUS DEEDS AND VICTORIA CROSSES.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
embankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
the force of workers available
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
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 A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
VALOROUSadjective
having or showing valor
From this reading VALOROUS DEEDS AND VICTORIA CROSSES.
VICTORIAnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading VALOROUS DEEDS AND VICTORIA CROSSES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
at the time that
From this reading He left the water, and was climbing the embankment, when a German shell exploded close to him and killed him instantly.
in or at the place that
From this reading The British were attacking a canal bridge held by the Germans near Cambrai, and during the attack several men slipped down the steep river embankment and fell into the water, where they were in danger of drowning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A story of heroism which ought not to be forgotten is told by a drummer of the 1st Battalion Royal Berks Regiment.
which person or people
From this reading Corporal Brindall of the Royal Berks, who was an expert swimmer, immediately plunged in and rescued four of them who could not swim.
