used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
Ascher
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From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
for the reason that
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
of short duration or distance
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
an occurrence of something
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
any strong feeling
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading I never supposed that I was fighting for my country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
plural of “god” — 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 “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
the act of departing
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
Gorman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
and nothing more
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
mangledadjectiveUS /ˈmæŋɡəld/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never supposed that I was fighting for my country.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never supposed that I was fighting for my country.
not any; not one
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
and nothing more
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
by chance
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
express in words
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
required or under orders
From this reading I never supposed that I was fighting for my country.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
a special situation
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Gorman had reminded me, as he often does, that I am incapable of understanding Ascher or entering into his feelings, because I am a man of no country and therefore know nothing of the emotion of patriotism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I never supposed that I was fighting for my country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were discussing, for perhaps the twentieth time, the case of poor Ascher.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
at the time that
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
which person or people
From this reading This seems a curious thing to say to a man who has just had his leg mangled in a battle; but I think Gorman is quite right about his fact I went out to the fight, when the fight came on, but only because I could not avoid going.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “For that mercy,” said Gorman, “you may thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods there be.”
