used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLIE DIED A HERO'S DEATH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
bedews
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From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WILLIE DIED A HERO'S DEATH.
DIBDIN
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From this reading DIBDIN.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading WILLIE DIED A HERO'S DEATH.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
divisible by two
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
at any time
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
a state of high honor
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
death of a person
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
HERO'SnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading WILLIE DIED A HERO'S DEATH.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
the force of workers available
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
Noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
Twere
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From this reading "Then, traveller, one kind drop bestow, 'Twere graceful pity, nobly brave; Nought ever taught the heart to glow Like the tear that bedews a soldier's grave."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The former battle required more physical exertion from the men individually, and therefore was a greater strain upon their courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot help thinking that if glory is to be measured by pluck and skill combined, the battle of the Nile was even a more glorious fight than that of Trafalgar.
WILLIE
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From this reading WILLIE DIED A HERO'S DEATH.
