Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

(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, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

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

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

divisible by two

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

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

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

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

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

death of a person

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “guardsman” — a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

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

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

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

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

the force of workers available

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

a particular point in time

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

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

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

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

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

cut with a saw

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

killing by depriving of oxygen

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

a request to be present

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

confined on all sides

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

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

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

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

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Almost at the same moment, in other sections of the city, the same signal called two other commands to their ranks.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

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

From this reading Here, too, among the women were eyes red with tears; but here all was silence and order.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

widely or fully known

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

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

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

belonging to which person

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here, too, among them were faces grave with anxiety.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Suddenly from within the huge brown walls there rose the shrill summons of the bugle, sounding in quick, spirited call the well-known "assembly," and in company rooms, crowded to suffocation by wives, mothers, sisters, sweethearts, and friends of the guardsmen, the men of the --th regiment fell in for roll-call.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Four miles away, in the heart of the great city, a throng of men and women and children surrounded the massive stone walls, and peered up at the narrow windows of a formidable-looking building, from whose lofty flag-staff the Stars and Stripes were fluttering in the fresh lake breeze--a crowd even denser than that we saw in the distant dusty yards.