used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
(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 For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
animositiesnounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsətiz/
plural of “animosity” — a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
on or to one side
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
claimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
set down according to a plan
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
on one occasion
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
PhysiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading And they shared it.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were making common cause now against man's implacable foe, and nothing draws us together like a community of interests or fears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOULDER TO SHOULDER In the days that followed there was fierce battle made for the child's life, and the rival claimants fought side by side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For once all animosities were laid aside, all bitterness forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Physicians, nurses, servants,--all gave their best aid--there is something about a fight with death that instantly fills the ranks--but it was upon these two that the stress fell.
