adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
automatons
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From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
blusteryadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstəri/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Jimmie, being in the mood of a gentleman of leisure, stopped to watch the show.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
HIGGINS
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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
JIMMIE
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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
Leesville
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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Jimmie, being in the mood of a gentleman of leisure, stopped to watch the show.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
MilitarismnounUS /ˈmɪlətərɪzəm/
a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Jimmie, being in the mood of a gentleman of leisure, stopped to watch the show.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
perversionnounUS /pərˈvɜːrʒən/
a curve that reverses the direction of something
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jimmie, being in the mood of a gentleman of leisure, stopped to watch the show.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Jimmie, being in the mood of a gentleman of leisure, stopped to watch the show.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
TEMPTERnoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Jimmie, being in the mood of a gentleman of leisure, stopped to watch the show.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In front of the station was a public square, with a number of people gathered, and Jimmie strolled over to see what was going on.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS MEETS THE TEMPTER I When Jimmie Higgins stepped off the train at Leesville, it was a blustery morning in early March, with snow still on the ground and flurries of it in the air.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading It was the thing he had been talking and thinking about for nearly three years: this monstrous perversion of the human soul called Militarism, this force which seized hold of men and made them into automatons, moving machines which obeyed orders in a mass, and went out and did deeds of which none of them taken separately would have been capable, even in their dreams.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading What he saw was a score of young men, some in khaki uniforms, some in ordinary trousers and sweaters, being drilled.
