used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
bluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading ROBBERS OF THE DEAD.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
at any time
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
the force of workers available
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBBERS OF THE DEAD.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
ROBBERSnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading ROBBERS OF THE DEAD.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBBERS OF THE DEAD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hundreds of men and horses lying dead in that fatal ravine, and a trail of bodies leading almost in a circle, down to the river and then up the bluffs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
ValiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
belonging to which person
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Night had closed over the scene of the terrible battle, but the darkness was not intense, as the stars shone out with unusual brilliancy, and the silver crescent of a new moon in the western sky lent its feeble aid.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The cold stars looked down upon a fearful sight; such an one as has not been seen in this fair land for many a year.
but in spite of that
From this reading Valiant men lay here: heroes whose names shall ever be mentioned with proud honor by their surviving comrades; and yet what a price they paid for that worthless commodity to the dead--immortality.
