509th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For a few feet they walked along, the officer in the center.
in addition
From this reading Lieutenant Redmond was also of the veteran contingent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
barbedadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading For a few feet they walked along, the officer in the center.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading Lieutenant Redmond was also of the veteran contingent.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few feet they walked along, the officer in the center.
start firing a weapon
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
infantrymennounUS /ˈɪnfæntrimən/
plural of “infantryman” — fights on foot with small arms
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
the force of workers available
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
not any; not one
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
non-coms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading For a few feet they walked along, the officer in the center.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
Redmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
Schnitzelnoun
deep-fried breaded veal cutlets
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading For a few feet they walked along, the officer in the center.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lieutenant Redmond was also of the veteran contingent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OUT IN NO MAN'S LAND At exactly ten o'clock a cautious little party of nine men went through an embrasure in their own fire trench and set stealthy feet upon No Man's Land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides Lieutenant Redmond and the two non-coms, Jimmy and Schnitzel, there were three veteran infantrymen and three from the 509th Regiment.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Safely on the ground, they passed through a lane purposely cut for exit in their own barbed wire.
