10th
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From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
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From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
ABANDONverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
censornounUS /ˈsensər/
someone who censures or condemns
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
CHELMSFORD
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From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
COLCHESTER
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From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
an opposing military force
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
a person of German nationality
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
inditeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
IXth
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From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
retrogradeverbUS /ˈretrəɡreɪd/
move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
be seated
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I sit down, after a sleepless night, to indite the account of our latest move.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
soldiers collectively
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading BRITISH ABANDON COLCHESTER On Tuesday, 10th September, the _Tribune_ published the following telegram from its war correspondent, Mr. Edgar Hamilton:-- “CHELMSFORD, _Monday, September 9_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We hear that Sheffield has fallen, and our troops are in flight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As, by the time this appears in print, the enemy will of necessity be aware of our abandonment of Colchester, the censor will not, I imagine, prevent the despatch of my letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “For our move has been one of a retrograde nature, and I do not doubt that the cavalry of the German IXth Corps are close behind us and in touch with our own.
