used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Battle of the Aisne was a "soldiers' battle."
AISNE
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From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
generalshipnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlʃɪp/
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
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 THE AISNE.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
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 THE AISNE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Everything depends upon the courage and resolution of the rank and file and their company officers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Battle of the Aisne was a "soldiers' battle."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In this kind of fighting there is but little scope for what we call "generalship."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was, you will remember, a series of attempts to drive the enemy out of strong positions by attacks along his front.
