used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
(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 Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
lacking funds
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
true confidential information
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
immediately past
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
nibblingverbUS /ˈnɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
a human being
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
pocket-penholder
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From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
be seated
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
snow-storm
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From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
throesnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
propel through the air
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
in the direction of
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Michael was among the first astir, seeing in person to all the details of the retreat.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
at the time that
From this reading When at last the order was given to strike tents the faces of the rank and file fell like the face of one man.
in or at the place that
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
a Caucasian
From this reading Daylight broke next morning in a snow-storm, and a thin sprinkling lay over all the hills, clothing them in spotless white.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LAST THROW Get place and wealth; if possible, with grace; If not, by any means get wealth and place.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The men looked in vain towards the tent where their late youthful leader had been wont to sit, nibbling the end of his golden pocket-penholder, wrestling manfully in the throes of literary composition.
