Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the act of constructing something

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

the first light of day

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The platoon sergeant stopped me at the door.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The platoon sergeant stopped me at the door.

the force of workers available

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

From this reading The platoon sergeant stopped me at the door.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

plural of “sandbag” — a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading The platoon sergeant stopped me at the door.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A light breeze scampered along the floor of the trench and seemed to be chasing something.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

a copse that shelters game

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The platoon sergeant stopped me at the door.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the act of diluting something

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The darkness clung close to the ground, the spinney between our lines was a bulk of shadow thinning out near the stars.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

at the time that

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

which person or people

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The night was raw and making for rain; at midnight when my hour of guard came to an end I went to my dug-out, the spacious construction, roofed with long wooden beams heaped with sandbags, which was built by the French in the winter season, what time men were apt to erect substantial shelters, and know their worth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE COVERING PARTY Along the road in the evening the brown battalions wind, With the trenches threat of death before, the peaceful homes behind; And luck is with you or luck is not, as the ticket of fate is drawn, The boys go up to the trench at dusk, but who will come back at dawn?