used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
(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 The Peaceful Ending of It All.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
increase twofold
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
dry-eyedadjective
free from tears
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
EndingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The Peaceful Ending of It All.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
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From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Peaceful Ending of It All.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
not any; not one
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Peaceful Ending of It All.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The Peaceful Ending of It All.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
prattleverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
not in physical motion
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
a state of acute pain
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Peaceful Ending of It All.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
unnotedadjective
not taken into account
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Fathers strove in vain to look dry-eyed at familiar places which should know the brave lads--true boys of theirs--no more.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
in or at the place that
From this reading The play and prattle of children were hushed in a hundred homes where some honest farmer's life, struck fiercely at by a savage or Tory, still hung in the dread balance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the general paralysis of suffering and despair which rested now upon the Valley, the terrible double tragedy of the gulf passed almost unnoted.
which person or people
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Women everywhere were mourning for the husbands, sons, lovers who would never return.
