used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
terminate
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
at any time
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
the act of departing
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
Huns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
immediately past
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
in the near future
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
male cat
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
the act of using
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
at the time that
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
which person or people
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
WipersnounUS /ˈwaɪpərz/
plural of “wiper” — a worker who wipes
From this reading The blessed Huns thought they were going to break through here about last September when the battle of Wipers was fought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sergeant who was in a garrulous mood described it to Tom with a great deal of spirit.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Here the most tremendous battle ever fought in our British Army took place--indeed one of the most tremendous battles in the history of the world.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," he said, "you have come to an unhealthy spot; still it may be good for you.
Ypresnoun
battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery
From this reading Tom discovered presently that his destination was the Ypres salient, one of the most "unhealthy" places, to use the term in favour among the soldiers, in the whole of the English battle line.
