from one side of something to the other
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
the act of consuming food
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
an opposing military force
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was an especially trying post for the observation man.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
start firing a weapon
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
the act of departing
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
and nothing more
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
engage in
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
not any; not one
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It was an especially trying post for the observation man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was an especially trying post for the observation man.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
cut with a saw
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
be seated
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
be standing; be upright
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
hard to endure
From this reading It was an especially trying post for the observation man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNDER FIRE Eating an early supper, the order "stand to" came just at dusk and was passed along from traverse to traverse.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The other man would sit at his feet ready to inform the platoon officer of whatever reports his companion might make in regard to what he saw going on across the narrow stretch of land that divided the two armies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With it two veteran sentries in each traverse took up their positions on the fire step to keep ward over No Man's Land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Until relieved by other sentries, one of the two in each traverse would stand, immovable on the fire step, watching over the parapet for any signs of activity on the part of the enemy.
