400
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From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
525
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From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
(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 the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
budgetsnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪts/
plural of “budget” — a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
CHAPELLE
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From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
half-hour's
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From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
the force of workers available
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
Monsnoun
a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
NEUVE
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From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.
and nothing more
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
others
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From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
express in words
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
Selwood
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From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SOLDIERS' STORIES OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
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 NEUVE CHAPELLE.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
tea-fight
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From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
soldiers collectively
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the half-hour's bombardment that began the day some say 400 guns were used; others, 525.
at the time that
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the men dwelt upon the terrible effects of our artillery and the splendid spirit shown by our troops, not only while under fire, but when stricken down.
which person or people
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Private Selwood of the Rifle Brigade said: "Men who fought at Mons have told me that Mons was only a tea-fight compared with Neuve Chapelle.
people who are wounded
From this reading As soon as the wounded men from Neuve Chapelle arrived in Great Britain, budgets of personal experiences began to appear in the newspapers.
