used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
absurd-looking
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From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
(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 “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Someone laughed aloud.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
beratingnounUS /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
a severe rebuke
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
cadencenounUS /ˈkeɪdəns/
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
moving swiftly
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
half-hysterical
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From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
JIMMIE
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From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Someone laughed aloud.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
roused to anger
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
not any; not one
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
saggedverbUS /sæɡd/
inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
except for; apart from
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone laughed aloud.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The laugh ran along the ranks in every cadence of surprised mirth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/
having or denoting a high range
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
vitalsnoun
a bodily organ that is essential for life
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Federal line, that had sagged and wavered and was on the brink of retreat, forgot momentarily its panic impulse; forgot the flying death that bit deep into its very vitals; forgot all save the fact that an absurd-looking little boy was advancing--fearlessly, gayly--where they, grown men, had faltered and feared to go.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
but in spite of that
From this reading “BATTLE JIMMIE” There is a baffling yet no less true psychological element in man which, after he has come to the uttermost limit of his powers, enables him to keep on past all seemingly possible bounds.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The mad roll of the drum, the treble shout of “Charge!” the spectacle of a youngster berating middle-aged veterans as though they were bad nursery children--all this infected the line with a queer, half-hysterical impetus.
