used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
one or the other of two
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
divisible by two
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
a message received and understood
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
march in a procession
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
the act of testing something
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
soldiers collectively
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _The Command_ A week or ten days later, in the early autumn, the order was received at the American camp for a limited number of picked American troops to be sent to the fighting line in France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Under secret orders and at night the men were to march out, not even their own comrades in arms being informed of the direction in which they were to travel nor behind what particular battle front they were to be stationed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the trenches they were now prepared to test the training in modern warfare which they had been undergoing since their arrival at their own camp in France.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The American soldiers were to have their first trial by fire in France without having the fact heralded or discussed.
but in spite of that
From this reading The order had been for some time eagerly expected, yet the information was not published either in the American or in the European press.
