used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
in actual fact
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
(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 It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
provoking horror
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
engage in
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
pooh-poohed
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From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
sea-shore
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From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
stadiumnounUS /ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
at the time that
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
belonging to which person
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was not only monstrous, it was unnatural, a trend of events in the teeth of fate, and against what one might reasonably call the manifest will of God.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was at the time when the possibility of a war with Mexico--or any war at all--struck the imagination of the country as a calamity too horrible to contemplate.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Fellows whose places were in shops and offices and factories and banks, whose diversions were the stadium, the sea-shore, or the woods, would be called on to make the extreme sacrifice at a time when sacrifice of any kind was being pooh-poohed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no question as to the victory, but neither was there a question as to the price that would be paid for it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Men--young men--young Americans, O God!--would be killed--actually killed.
