used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
Croix
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From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
Guerre
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From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
the force of workers available
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
Richard
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From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
VerdunnounUS /ˈvɜːrdən/
a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped
From this reading With six other ambulance men he had been present at a gas attack near Verdun and with them had succeeded in rescuing nearly a thousand soldiers.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _An Explanation which did not Explain_ Following his letter, the next afternoon Richard Thornton arrived at the American hospital on a short visit to his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the United States had entered the war with the Allies, the American ambulance men were permitted to run greater risks and to render more valuable service.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On his breast Richard Thornton wore the medal of the _Croix de Guerre_, presented him by the French government for bravery under fire.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He looked thin, but bronzed and strong, and intensely enthusiastic over his recent ambulance work.
