used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
AUSTRIANnounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
Carstairs
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From this reading "A surprise that isn't a surprise?" shouted Carstairs.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
hurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
isn't
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From this reading "A surprise that isn't a surprise?" shouted Carstairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
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 Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
searchlightsnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪts/
plural of “searchlight” — a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "A surprise that isn't a surprise?" shouted Carstairs.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
having a supporting base
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "A surprise that isn't a surprise?" shouted Carstairs.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
propel through the air
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
at the time that
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
a Caucasian
From this reading But the French lights continued to throw an intense vivid white blaze over the advancing columns, broad German faces and stalwart German figures standing out vividly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The French field guns behind their trenches opened, sending showers of missiles over their heads and into the charging ranks, and the trenches themselves blazed with the fire of the rifles.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Officers, reckless of death, waving their swords and shouting the word of command, led them on.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG AUSTRIAN It seemed to John that the heavy German masses were almost upon them, when they were revealed in the glare of the searchlights, sweeping forward in solid masses, and uttering a tremendous hurrah.
