used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
batchesnounUS /ˈbætʃəz/
plural of “batch” — all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
Brigadier-General
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From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
without stop or interruption
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
DraftsnounUS /dræfts/
plural of “draft” — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
DrillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
a person of German nationality
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
GRIPSnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
ten 10s
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
machine-gun
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From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
Major-generalnoun
a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
the force of workers available
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
Ninety-ninth
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From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading Drafts of men for a National Army division began to arrive, besides a brigade of infantry, a regiment of field artillery and a machine-gun battalion of regulars.
in the near future
From this reading New batches of recruits, constantly arriving for the regulars, soon gave the Ninety-ninth an average of a hundred and eighty men to the company, or forty-five men to each platoon.
SPIESnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
the season of growth
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
carry out
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
Timmins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Drill went on as nearly incessantly during daylight as the men could endure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Brigadier-General Bates arrived to take command of the regulars, while Major-general Timmins assumed command of the National Army division and became commanding general of the camp as well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT GRIPS WITH GERMAN SPIES New barracks buildings continued to spring up at Camp Berry.
