used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was as yet a childish belief in democracy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading There was as yet a childish belief in democracy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
brutalizeverbUS /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/
treat brutally
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading There was as yet a childish belief in democracy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading There was as yet a childish belief in democracy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
dummynounUS /ˈdʌmi/
a person who does not talk
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
divisible by two
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
the force of workers available
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
militarismnounUS /ˈmɪlətərɪzəm/
a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
required or under orders
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was as yet a childish belief in democracy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
which person or people
From this reading Men even supposed that the purpose of democracy was to raise free men who could think for themselves, act for themselves in an emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
the act of creating written works
From this reading * * * * * At the time of which I am writing America had not learned as it did during the World War that in order to stamp out brutal militarism it is best to adopt brutal militarism, teach it to our sons, do everything possible to brutalize our own people.
but in spite of that
From this reading Everything possible was done to brutalize the imaginations of the young men, but in our war--“my war” I find myself calling it at times--we had not yet carried our education that far.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the World War I am told boys and young men in the training camps were made to attack with the bayonet dummy figures of men and were even told to grunt as they plunged the bayonet into the figure.
