used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
acetylenenounUS /əˈsetəliːn/
a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading How does that affect the present situation?"
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
for the reason that
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
couldn't
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From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
Dalroy
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From this reading "Why 'awkward'?" demanded Dalroy.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why 'awkward'?" demanded Dalroy.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How does that affect the present situation?"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
How
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From this reading How does that affect the present situation?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
the act of departing
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
march in a procession
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
MARNE
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From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
Monze
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From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
motor-car's
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From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How does that affect the present situation?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Quite right.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Quite right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading How does that affect the present situation?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
That's
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From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARNE--AND AFTER "That's awkward, sir," said the corporal, as the detachment moved off into the night, leaving the motor-car's acetylene lamps still blazing merrily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
we'd
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From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
at the time that
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why 'awkward'?" demanded Dalroy.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Because, when we fellows met in a wood near Monze, we agreed that we'd stick together, and fight to a finish; but if any man strayed by accident, or got hit so badly that he couldn't march, he took his chances, and the rest went on."
