used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
draftedverbUS /ˈdræftɪd/
past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
flintyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪnti/
containing flint
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
immediately past
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
march in a procession
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
the force of workers available
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
the act of departing politely
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
have in common
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
VictoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading ’Tis often in the parting hour, Victorious love asserts his power O’er coldness and disdain; For flinty is her heart can view To battle march her lover true.
volunteeringverbUS /ˌvɔːlənˈtɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Can hear perchance his last adieu, Nor own her share of pain.—WALTER SCOTT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length the draft commenced, and the city was in a pretty state of excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
which person or people
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
belonging to which person
From this reading And there were hundreds of men whose health had never been known to suffer before, but who now suddenly fell ill of grievous disorders.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading There were hundreds of youths who had been withheld by the authority of parents or the persuasions of friends from volunteering, but who were now in great hopes of being drafted and “made to do as they liked.”
