Chapter IV

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From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

later than; following

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

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

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

ten 10s

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

a confused multitude of things

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

immediately past

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

march in a procession

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

the force of workers available

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

a particular point in time

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

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

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

according to the clock

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

and nothing more

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading At five o'clock in the morning, the Seventh Army Corps had not received any cartridges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

catch sight of

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

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

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

in the direction of

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

not known

From this reading Despite the rumours current the evening before, it was a thorough surprise to many of the men to find that, instead of continuing their movement of retreat, they now had to turn their backs on Paris, and march towards the East--towards the Unknown.

plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH--THE SPY The camp was raised on Tuesday, August 23, at six o'clock in the morning, and the hundred thousand men of the army of Châlons set out on the march, flowing away in an immense stream, like some human river resuming its torrential course after expanding for a time into a lake.

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

From this reading And it was only at the last moment that the vans laden with the ammunition were discovered among the fearful jumble of trains, and that a fatigue company, of which Jean formed part, was able to remove some 240,000 cartridges in hastily requisitioned vehicles.

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

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For two days past the artillerymen had been exhausting themselves in removing their horses and _matériel_ from the railway station, which was encumbered with supplies sent back from Metz.