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From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
convoysnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪz/
plural of “convoy” — a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
one or the other of two
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
moving swiftly
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
fro
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From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
not accessible to view
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
limbersnounUS /ˈlɪmbərz/
a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson; carries bilge water into the pump well
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
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 We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
most important element
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
MID-AIR
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From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
the local environment
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
in or at or to some place
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
not in physical motion
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
superabundancenoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
carry out
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
Tommies
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From this reading Further up and nearer to the firing line were a string of motor ’buses, crowded outside with Tommies, their bayonets gleaming silver as they caught the rays of the early sun.
in the direction of
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
traction-engine
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From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In one place a battalion of reinforcements, marching up towards the firing line with their transport wagons in the rear.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were still flying low and could easily distinguish the long strings of motor cars, convoys of ambulance wagons, supply and ammunition columns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In another place a small traction-engine was hauling a chain of limbers, on which were the parts of a “grandmother” (naval 15-inch gun) being hurried up to take part in that murderous duel along the lines.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MID-AIR BATTLE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ It was a sleepy old-world town hidden away in the sunny hills of Northern France, with a broad highway leading from the town in either direction and easily distinguishable from the air as being a first-class or main road, by its extraordinary width and the superabundance of traffic passing to and fro.
