Chapter XXI

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

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

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

a formal public statement

From this reading A bald announcement, indeed!

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

with no effort to conceal

From this reading A bald announcement, indeed!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

past form of “cake” — form a coat over

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

-ing form of “consolidate” — unite into one

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

an opposing military force

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Martin was one of the few who knew what it really meant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A bald announcement, indeed!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Martin was one of the few who knew what it really meant.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

staying power

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Martin was one of the few who knew what it really meant.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

held or filled or in use

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

create (as an entity)

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

above and across; more than

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

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

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Martin was one of the few who knew what it really meant.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

being ten more than fifty

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

a quantity of money

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

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

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

soldiers collectively

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

undo the ties of

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

remove the outer cover or wrapping of

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading He had helped to organize the victory; he could sum up its costs.

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

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

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

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Martin was one of the few who knew what it really meant.

which person or people

From this reading Martin was one of the few who knew what it really meant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NEARING THE END Sixty hours elapsed before Martin was able to unwrap the puttees from off his stiff legs and cut the laces of boots so caked with mud that he was too weary to untie them.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In that time, as the official report put it, "enemy trenches extending from Rue du Bois to Houplines, over a front of nearly three miles, were occupied to an average depth of one thousand yards, and our troops are now consolidating the new territory."