used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
(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 Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
any person at all
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
crumpling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
an act that fails
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
gambler'snounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
possessive form of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
Huns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
immediately past
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
poison-gas
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From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the outward show of levity every man realized more or less the gravity of the situation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
propel through the air
From this reading Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Failure meant a total and sudden crumpling up of the German Empire on all fronts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
(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 Their High Command knew perfectly well that it was a gambler's last throw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Taking advantage of heavy mists that caused the deadly poison-gas to roll sullenly over the British lines, the Huns were pushing forward regardless of the cost.
at the time that
From this reading When the Hun Pushed There was little rest for anyone that night.
