Chapter X

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

(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 "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

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

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

carefully weighed

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

complete or carry out

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

emanating from God

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

in a faithful manner

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

moving swiftly

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

cause to move by striking

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

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

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

engage in

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

not any; not one

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

something you have to do

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

and nothing more

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

go across or through

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

existing or coming before

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

express in words

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

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

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

create by training and teaching

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

not seen or perceived

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We are in the hands of the good Lord," Noah Lyon used to say; "and if it be his will that we suddenly pass the portals that divide the seen from the unseen, or that we languish for weeks or months upon the couch of pain, we can only submit to the divine will; and all we have to do is faithfully to discharge our duty to God and our country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Let this be our watchword, boys; and with it on our tongues and in our hearts, we ought to fear no danger."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE BATTLE BEGUN AT THE CROSS-ROADS Deck and Artie Lyon were not veterans in military service; but on several occasions during the preceding six months they had been within the reach of flying bullets.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading They had not become hardened to the whizzing, boring sound they make in their passage through the air, for they carried wounds and death in their train; but they had considered and talked about the chances of being hit, and fully realized the possible consequences.