Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

later than; following

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

float on the surface of water

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

become or cause to become obstructed

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

travel across or pass over

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

many and different

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

throw away as refuse

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

the force of workers available

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

being perceived or observed

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

a course of conduct

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

by chance

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

in a regular manner

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

cut with a saw

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

not in physical motion

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

soldiers collectively

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But the promise of its coming may buoy him up while the preliminary episodes clog the narrative.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

at the time that

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

in or at the place that

From this reading One afternoon we were chugging along in our Red Cross ambulance coming down from the first aid posts where we had been talking to some American Ambulance boys on the French Front, when we noticed the arrives were landing regularly so we knew that the Germans were after something in the neighbourhood--perhaps a big gun, perhaps an ammunition dump.

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From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

during the time that

From this reading But before we came to that part of France which holds our men we passed through divers warlike and sentimental enterprises which lay across our path, and while we relate the story of these adventures, the reader must wait a few moments before we disclose the American flag.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading We were speculating upon the nature of the target when we whirled around a corner and saw it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WHEREIN WE FIND THAT "OUR FLAG IS STILL THERE" This chapter will contain the story of our visit to General Pershing and the American troops.