Chapter XX

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

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I stopped and looked back.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading Down the little street came a strange procession.

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down the little street came a strange procession.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

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

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Down the little street came a strange procession.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I stopped and looked back.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Down the little street came a strange procession.

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

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

with speed

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

on the contrary

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

not in physical motion

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading I stopped and looked back.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Down the little street came a strange procession.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Down the little street came a strange procession.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

soldiers collectively

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

a source of difficulty

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

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

From this reading CALLED UP Although the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Battalions were in the line, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth were still in reserve and support, and every evening I was on duty at Bully-Grenay or Bracquemont to hear the confessions of these troops.

in or at the place that

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

during the time that

From this reading I remember one evening while on my way from Fosse-dix to Bracquemont, where the Thirteenth was now quartered, hearing the strains of an accordion, and a number of male voices singing some French song.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading First, a young man, badly crippled from some hip trouble, limped rather quickly for one so stricken.