used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
AISNE
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
(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 All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
have
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
crossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
an opposing military force
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
obtain
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
lorriesnounUS /ˈlɔːriz/
plural of “lorry” — a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
engage in
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
and nothing more
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
rearguardnoun
a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
term of address for a man
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
be standing; be upright
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was most important that the Germans should be made to reveal their plans; so Sir John decided to put the matter to the test on the morrow by making a general advance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
at the time that
From this reading When Sir John French came to think over the operations of the day, he was uncertain in his own mind as to the intention of the enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Did they mean to make a great stand on the Aisne heights, or were they merely fighting a rearguard action in order to gain time in which to prepare for some new movement?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All night long the engineers were hard at work strengthening the new crossings and repairing the old bridges, so that they would bear the weight of heavy guns and lorries.
