used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Then silently we left the church bearing our precious burden.
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Then silently we left the church bearing our precious burden.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
ciborium
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From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
gotten under control
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
set up or found
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
genuflecting
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From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
a person of German nationality
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
HostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then silently we left the church bearing our precious burden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Then silently we left the church bearing our precious burden.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
Ronville
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From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
Sheehan
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From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
shell-holes
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From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
without speaking
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
tabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We left our bicycles in care of the guard on the bridge near the entrance to the Ronville caves and walked through the quadrangle, which contained many more shell-holes than it did on our previous visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then silently we left the church bearing our precious burden.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BANQUET HALL The following morning after breakfast Father Sheehan and I went down on our bicycles to the parish church.
at the time that
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we entered Arras, which was now known as the “City of the Dead,” we found, as usual, empty streets and the contour of many sections of the city fast disappearing under the unceasing bombardment of German guns.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then each of us, wearing a white stole over our uniform, went to the little tabernacle and after genuflecting silently, took from it one small military ciborium full of consecrated Hosts.
