used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
barragenounUS /bərˈɑːʒ/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
communiqué
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From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
consolidatingverbUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “consolidate” — unite into one
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
counter-attack
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From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
defences
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From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
engage in
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
pavenounUS /peɪv/
a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
with low volume
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
reservesnounUS /rɪˈzɜːrvz/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
Setley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
carry out
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their reserves were not forthcoming owing to the efficient barrage behind the lines.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing of consequence to report," was the official _communiqué_, but throughout the day the British guns thundered upon the Hun defences.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Germans, expecting a renewed assault, were on thorns; they were so badly hustled that they could not be urged to make a counter-attack.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE SPY CONTRARY to Setley's surmise the following day passed quietly--if the term can be applied to operations on the Western Front.
at the time that
From this reading Meanwhile the British infantry rested, consolidating their ground and relying upon the artillery to pave the way for the assault when the latter did take place.
