adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
BATTLESnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
court-plaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
Hilland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
promiscuouslyadverb
in an indiscriminate manner
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading I was held down by my horse and trampled on as if I had been a part of the 'sacred soil.'"
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO BATTLES In less than an hour Graham was in the parlor, looking, it is true, somewhat battered, but cheerful and resolute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "I must admit, though," he added to his old friend, who was also made comfortable in his chair, which Hilland had brought over, "that in my fall on the field of glory I made a sorry figure.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He greeted Hilland and his wife so heartily, and assured the major so genially that he should now divide with him his honors as a veteran, that they were reassured, and the rather tragic mood in which they had started on the visit was dispelled.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His friends found him installed in a great armchair, with his bruised foot on a cushion, his arm in a sling, and a few pieces of court-plaster distributed rather promiscuously over his face and head.
