Chapter XII

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

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

past form of “advocate” — push for something

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

(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 AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

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From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

fearless and daring

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

lacking funds

From this reading But the weather broke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the weather broke.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

the state of being certain

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

able to be compared or worthy of comparison

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

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From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

the first light of day

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

a very small distance or space

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

only a very short time before

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

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From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

march in a procession

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

a European river; flows into the North Sea

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

not any; not one

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

up to a particular time

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

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

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Maertz, too, jubilant in the certainty that the Belgian outposts were hardly six miles distant, advocated the bold policy of a daylight march.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading But the weather broke.

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

which person or people

From this reading Still, there was no excuse for Dalroy, who knew that patrols in an enemy's country are content to stand fast by night, and scout during the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AT THE GATES OF DEATH Had Dalroy followed his own plans, supported as they were by the well-meant advice tendered by the farmer of the Meuse valley, he might have led his companions through the final barrier without incurring any risk at all comparable with the hair's-breadth escapes of Vise, Argenteau, Andenne, and Huy.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Rain fell in torrents, and Irene's presence was a real deterrent to spending a night in a ditch or lurking in the depths of a wood till dawn.