It was World War II, and the captain was attempting to rally the GIs on the eve of a big offensive.
"Out there," said the captain, "is your enemy. The man who has made your life miserable, who is working to destroy you; the man who has been trying to kill you day after day throughout this war."
Private Johnson jumped to his feet. "My God! The cook’s working for the Germans!"
piece n. - formal or elaborate arrangement, esp. In art or literature.
- fireworks arranged on scaffolding etc.
- square n. Right-angled triangular plate for drawing lines, esp. At 90°, 45°, 60°, or 30°.
- theory n. The study or use of sets in mathematics.
- v. (-tt-; past and past part. Set) 1 put, lay, or stand in a certain position etc.
- apply (one thing) to (another) (set pen to paper).
- a fix ready or in position. B dispose suitably for use, action, or display.
- a adjust (a clock or watch) to show the right time. B adjust (an alarm clock) to sound at the required time.
- a fix, arrange, or mount. B insert (a jewel) in a ring etc.
- make (a device) ready to operate.
- lay (a table) for a meal.
- style (the hair) while damp.
- (foll. By with) ornament or provide (a surface). 10 make or bring into a specified state; cause to be (set things in motion; set it on fire).
- n. - group of linked or similar things or persons.
- section of society.
- collection of objects for a specified purpose (cricket set; teaset).
- radio or television receiver.
- (in tennis etc.) Group of games counting as a unit towards winning a match.
- math. Collection of things sharing a property.
- direction or position in which something sets or is set.
- slip, shoot, bulb, etc., for planting.
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