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From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We called it “seeing the war.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
hard-earned
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From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
ill-feeling
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From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We called it “seeing the war.”
and nothing more
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
long-rangeadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋˈreɪndʒ/
involving an extended span of time
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
in motion
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
not any; not one
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
screechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading We called it “seeing the war.”
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
shell-torn
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From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
soldiers collectively
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no patrol marked down for us, so the Major took another pilot and myself out on a sort of Cook’s tour.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We called it “seeing the war.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just to show there was no ill-feeling, the Major that afternoon proposed some excitement of an entirely different sort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We called it “seeing the war.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
WhistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Occasionally there was the screech of a “Whistling Percy” overhead--a shell from a long-range 16-inch naval gun some miles beyond the German lines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We all piled into an automobile, drove through poor old shell-torn Arras, which was fairly stiff with troops moving up toward the front and with relieved divisions that were coming out of the line for hard-earned rest.
