used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
battlelines
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From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
chlorinenounUS /ˈklɔːrin/
a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
corrosiveadjectiveUS /kərˈoʊsɪv/
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
dioxidenounUS /daɪˈɑːksaɪd/
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
gasesnounUS /ˈɡæsəz/
plural of “gas” — the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "GONE!"
greenishadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
Huns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
hydrogennounUS /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
manganesenounUS /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/
a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
in the near future
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
sulphuricadjective
of or relating to or containing sulfur
From this reading Chlorine gas is made by the action of sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide on common salt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading It has a peculiar corrosive effect on the nose, throat and lungs, and is most deadly in its effect.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a heavy gas, and instead of rising, as does hydrogen, one of the lightest of gases, it falls to the ground, thus making it dangerously effective for the Huns.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
in or at the place that
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Rolling down upon the American and French battlelines, coming out of the German trenches, where it had been generated as soon as it was noted that the wind was right, drifted a cloud of greenish yellow, choking chlorine gas.
