Chapter XVIII · The Battle for the Trenches

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

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

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

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

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

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

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

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

disposed to attack

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

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

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

mark as different

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

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

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

only a very short time before

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

not accessible to view

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

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

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

move hurridly

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

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

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Both boys leaped to their feet as though impelled by hidden springs.

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

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

not seen or perceived

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

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

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

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

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

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

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Neither of the boys could fully decide what the nature of the signal may have been; but they were sure one must have been given by the leader of the attacking Australians, far up on the hillside beyond the brown level, and the deep gullies that cut into the face of the earth here and there.

at the time that

From this reading Jack had hardly made this remark when something happened.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.

plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

From this reading There seemed to be a salvo of shrill whoops and deeper hurrahs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was hard to distinguish the cries of the startled Turks from those of the assailants coming on with an impetuous rush from the shelter where they had been lying unseen.