used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
Aisne
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From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
ARGONNEnounUS /ˈɑːrɡɑːn/
an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
CHAMPAGNEnounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
placed crosswise
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
Suippe
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From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
the act of using
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
VOSGES
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From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We now come to that part of the French front on which the most successful attempts of the Allies were made during January and February.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE, THE ARGONNE, AND THE VOSGES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between the upper waters of this river and the Forest of the Argonne there is a chalk plain, dotted with plantations of firs and crossed by rolling downs.
a late time of life
From this reading In many respects it resembles Salisbury Plain, and for many years has been put to the same use.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have already heard of the little river Suippe, a tributary of the Aisne.
