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From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
BelgiansnounUS /ˈbeldʒənz/
plural of “belgian” — a native or inhabitant of Belgium
From this reading The Belgians themselves realized the fact.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
cmnoun
a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
cupolas
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From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
defences
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From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Antwerp was doomed.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Belgians themselves realized the fact.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
LiegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The Belgians themselves realized the fact.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
move hurridly
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
Ste
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From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
steel-clad
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From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Belgians themselves realized the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to fire an effective shot in reply to the terrible bombardment of the formidable German 28-cm. shells, the strongest of the outer line of Antwerp defences suffered the same fate as the steel-clad cupolas of Liege.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Antwerp was doomed.
Wavre
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From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Naval Brigade at Antwerp Fort de Wavre Ste Catherine had fallen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their one hope was that the German infantry would attempt to rush the trenches.
