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From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
1918
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From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
21st
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From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
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From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
barragenounUS /bərˈɑːʒ/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
a person who is in charge
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
clampedverbUS /klæmpt/
past form of “clamp” — fasten or fix with a clamp
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
CountlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
gas-mask
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From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
india-rubber
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From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
machine-gunners
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From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
march in a procession
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
MasksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
memosnounUS /ˈmemoʊz/
plural of “memo” — a written proposal or reminder
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
a particular point in time
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
not any; not one
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
OFFENSIVEadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
one's
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From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
panegyrics
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From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
respiratornounUS /ˈrespəreɪtər/
a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading For from the moment that the barrage opened at 5 a.m. the air was full of the insidious smell of gas.
stoppagesnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪdʒɪz/
plural of “stoppage” — the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
confined on all sides
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
thirty-nineadjective
being nine more than thirty
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE GREAT OFFENSIVE § 1 _March 21st, 1918._ The small box respirator, like the thirty-nine articles of the Faith, should be taken on trust; one is quite prepared to believe in its efficiency.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Masks were clapped on, and thus hooded the machine-gunners fumbled desperately in search of stoppages; it was an uncomfortable morning.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading No one if he can help it wishes to have his face surrounded by elastic and india-rubber, and his nose clamped viciously by bent iron; and for that reason my chief memory of March 21st was the prolonged discomfort of a gas-mask.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Countless Base instructors have extolled it, countless memos from Division have confirmed their panegyrics; and with these credentials one carries it on one’s chest in a perfect faith; but one has no wish to put its merits to the test.
