used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
bomb-proof
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From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
busying
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From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
crashesnounUS /ˈkræʃɪz/
plural of “crash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
divisible by two
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
far-removed
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From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
KhakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
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khaki-clad
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From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
resultantadjectiveUS /riˈzʌltənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
rumblesnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlz/
plural of “rumble” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
SterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
the upper part of anything
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
TrenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE KHAKI BOYS AT CAMP STERLING or Training for the Big Fight in France THE KHAKI BOYS ON THE WAY or Doing Their Bit on Land and Sea THE KHAKI BOYS AT THE FRONT or Shoulder to Shoulder in the Trenches THE KHAKI BOYS OVER THE TOP or Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Author of "The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling," "The Khaki Boys on the Way," "The Khaki Boys at the Front," "The Khaki Boys Over the Top," etc.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Distant rumbles, like those of some far-off thunderstorm, penetrated even to the dugout, which was constructed under a greater depth of earth than usual.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
which person or people
From this reading "Some bombardment--that!" exclaimed one of a number of khaki-clad soldiers who were busying themselves in varying fashion in their bomb-proof quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At times some fearful, though far-removed, explosion would cause the solid ground to tremble, while articles on the rude shelves of the shelter would fall down with resultant crashes.
