Chapter XIII

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From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

(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 Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

brought into existence

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

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From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

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From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

moving swiftly

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

possessive form of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

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From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

the state of being honored

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

ten 10s

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

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From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

a battle (1590) in which the Huguenots under Henry IV defeated the Catholics under the duke of Mayenne

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

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From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

engage in

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

not any; not one

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

on one occasion

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

express in words

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

having an illustrious past

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Into the Valley of Death rode the immortal Six Hundred, and into that same Valley plunged "furious Frank and fiery Hun," Scot, Turk, Greek, and the brave Huguenot charging at Ivry for the Golden Lilies of France.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

at the time that

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

which person or people

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The banners that once beckoned on the armed hosts are hanging to-day in dim cathedrals, tattered, faded, and torn; high-hung banners that with every "opened door seem the old wave of battle to remember."

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Here are the songs of triumph, the loud hurrahs when the red field is won; here tales of glorious defeats and no less splendid failures; here, too, the dirge for the storied Brave, who lie at rest by all their Country's wishes blest.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _"When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honor win Must not fear dying."_ Here are hymns in praise of famous battles that have changed the fate of nations; here, records of gallant deeds that make the blood leap in the veins.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading And as for the heroes who carried them, can we not say, as of Marco Bozzaris, _"For ye are Freedom's now, and Fame's, Among the few, th' immortal names That were not born to die."_ XIV WHEN BANNERS ARE WAVING _When Banners Are Waving_ When banners are waving, And lances a-pushing; When captains are shouting, And war-horses rushing; When cannon are roaring, And hot bullets flying, He that would honour win, Must not fear dying.