Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

anew

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

in a coy manner

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

made joyful

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

plural of “grip” — the act of grasping

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

the state of being inactive

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

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 These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.

not any; not one

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

look furtively

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

in the near future

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

the season of growth

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BATTLE OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

accept gladly

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

at the time that

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

in or at the place that

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

which person or people

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The day will soon arrive when the soiled and battered men who have watched each other so long from muddy holes in the ground will come to close grips again.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading We now return to the sodden plains of Flanders, where the torn and slashed fields, the riven woods, and the tattered hedgerows are beginning to don the livery of spring.

but in spite of that

From this reading These signs, which in the happy days of peace foretell the manifold delights of summer, have no such meaning for the men in the trenches; yet they are welcome, for they indicate that the long inactivity of the winter is drawing to a close.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Men looking out of their trenches are gladdened by the pale sunshine, the tender green of the young leaves, the songs of the birds, the patches of blue in the showery sky, and the early flowers that coyly peep out amidst the grass.