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From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
(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 All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
exhale hard
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY DEALT THE BLOW.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
DEALTverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY DEALT THE BLOW.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
depotsnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊz/
plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
an opposing military force
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY DEALT THE BLOW.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
divisible by two
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
gaiternounUS /ˈɡeɪtər/
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
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From this reading HOW THE ENEMY DEALT THE BLOW.
indenting
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From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
immediately past
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
go away from a place
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
the force of workers available
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
come into possession of
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
on one occasion
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
RationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY DEALT THE BLOW.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Rations and bedding, stores and equipment were drawn, but there was a great lack of uniforms.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Meanwhile, at the regimental depots feverish excitement prevailed on Wednesday, September 5, now that every man was ordered on active service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
in or at the place that
From this reading Unlike the German Army, where every soldier's equipment is complete even to the last button on the proverbial gaiter, and stowed away where the owner knows where to obtain it, our officers commanding depots commenced indenting for clothing on the Royal Army Clothing Department and the Army Corps Clothing Department.
which person or people
From this reading All officers and men who had been on leave were recalled, and medical inspection of all ranks at once commenced.
