used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
(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 They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
an opposing military force
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
divisible by two
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no time for him to rest.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
fortifyverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
make strong or stronger
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no time for him to rest.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And yet the French officers had shown much skill.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no time for him to rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading And yet the French officers had shown much skill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was no time for him to rest.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And yet the French officers had shown much skill.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading And yet the French officers had shown much skill.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no time for him to rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had inflicted great losses, they had drawn off all their artillery, and they had defeated every effort of their enemy to surround and destroy them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading THE RIDE OF THREE The battle, including the fighting retreat, had lasted a long time and it had proved even to inexperienced John that the French force could not stand before the superior numbers of the Germans, and their tremendous equipment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John felt that not everything was lost as they sat down on the hills and began to fortify anew.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet the French officers had shown much skill.
