used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
(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 All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
buyersnounUS /ˈbaɪərz/
plural of “buyer” — a person who buys
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
extrasnounUS /ˈekstrəz/
plural of “extra” — a minor actor in crowd scenes
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
a young female
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
the act of giving
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
the force of workers available
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
information about recent and important events
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
newsboys
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From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
stern-featured
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From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
Union-loving
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From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading +--------------------------------------------------------+ | After months of disaster there had come authentic news of victory.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
at the time that
From this reading All Union-loving men drew a long breath of relief when it was certain that Lee had given up the field and fallen back across the Potomac.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People eyed them with respect and sympathy, not unmixed with rural curiosity, for Doctor Warren was known and honored by one and all.
people who are wounded
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading The newsboys, yelling through the crowded streets in town, and the evening trains arriving from the neighboring city were besieged by eager buyers of the "extras," giving lists of the killed and wounded.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Just at sunset of this late September day a tall young girl, in deep mourning, stood at a suburban station clinging to the arm of a sad, stern-featured old man.
