Chapter XXI · The Hidden Battery on the Shore

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

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From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

plural of “contingent” — a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

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From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

an opposing military force

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

dug in

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

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

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

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

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

the act of searching for something

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

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

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

a source of difficulty

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

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

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

precisely as stated

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

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

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Arturus, the Greek guide, had told the boys there was every likelihood of their meeting detachments of the Turks somewhere on the way.

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

From this reading More than this, they were very fond of night attacks, and would go to great trouble to surprise the entrenched invaders.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading If there arose any necessity for exchanging remarks, great care was to be taken to whisper in the lowest tone possible.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The enemy moved about more or less, seeking new positions which they believed would be to their advantage.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading Talking was not to be encouraged during this secret night trip up along the strip of coast stretching between the camps of the Australian and the New Zealand contingents of the fighting Territorials.