used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
anew
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
ANOTHER'S
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From this reading IN ANOTHER'S STEAD.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
exhale hard
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Kathie used to watch daily.
dearly loved
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
firesides
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From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN ANOTHER'S STEAD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
Kathie
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From this reading Kathie used to watch daily.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
the force of workers available
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
compacted by ironing
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
express in speech
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
STEADnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading IN ANOTHER'S STEAD.
make steady
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Kathie used to watch daily.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The campaign was growing more exciting as it approached the end.
look attentively
From this reading Kathie used to watch daily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
which person or people
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLOSER pressed the ranks of brave men who were to strike a final blow for the good cause, nearer, nearer, marching on with a steady, crushing step.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The nation rejoiced over victories, but firesides, from palace to hovel, missed and mourned some dear, familiar face, some cheerful voice that would never speak again.
