used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
anew
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
(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 Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
completely unclothed
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
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From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
eventidenoun
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
HEROESnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
not any; not one
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
PANICnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A FIELD OF HEROES--"ON, LADS, ON!"--BRAVE CODRINGTON--PANIC AND TERROR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every heart beat high as the order was given to advance, for it was known all along the line that the day of battle had dawned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock next day when the allies again moved forward.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The enemy had indeed withdrawn from the ridges in front; but no one doubted that he lay further on awaiting the attack, and on ground that had been carefully selected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, every heart beat high; but long ere eventide many of those brave fellows would be lying still and stark on the bare hillsides.
