used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
BLACK-FACE
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From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
a youthful male person
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
cantonments
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From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
divisible by two
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
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 The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
the force of workers available
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
not any; not one
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
and nothing more
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
participate in games or sport
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
express in words
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
express a supposition
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
precisely as stated
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The officers in charge of the men well knew that “all work and no play makes Jack,” not only a dull boy, but a poor soldier.
well-balancedadjective
in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
in or at the place that
From this reading A BLACK-FACE PURSUIT Life in the United States army is very nicely balanced, at least in the big cantonments where civilians are turned into soldiers in about six months’ time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Shows and plays are sometimes given within sound of the big guns.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That is to say there is a well-balanced schedule, so much work and so much play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reading the schedule of what is required in the way of drill would lead one to suppose that there was no time for play at all, but there is, even on the French front, with grim No Man’s Land staring one in the face.
