used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
uttered without voice
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
field-glass
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From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
FITZ
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From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
Goldsborough
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From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
HALLECK
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From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
in motion
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
Mutchison
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From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
redlyadverb
displaying a red color
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
sabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
siresnounUS /saɪrz/
plural of “sire” — a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He drew rein beside his superior officer, and handed him a field-glass, saying hastily:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
in or at that place or location
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
in the direction of
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
at the time that
From this reading But they had not marched more than a mile when Mutchison, who had been riding in advance of the whole line, came suddenly galloping back to the rear with every mark of hurry and excitement.
in or at the place that
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
which person or people
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now there breathed that haunted air The sons of sires who conquered there, With arms to strike and souls to dare As quick, as far as they!
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading · · · · · He woke to die ‘mid flame and smoke, And shout, and groan, and sabre stroke, And death shots falling thick and fast As lightning from a mountain cloud.—FITZ GREEN HALLECK.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading “There is our new rendezvous,” said Colonel Goldsborough, pointing to the distant range of wooded hills, where the autumn foliage was now glowing redly under the rays of the descending sun, and towards which the whole band was now moving leisurely.
