used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
(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 May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I could not wish a better wish for him.
BREACHverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not wish a better wish for him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
an opposing military force
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
divisible by two
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not wish a better wish for him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
Kim
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From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not wish a better wish for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
SHOLTO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
sonless
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From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never soldier about to die looked his enemy more steadily in the face.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading SHOLTO STANDS IN THE BREACH Sholto stood in the breach, waiting.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I could not wish a better wish for him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading May the sons of all good mothers be even as Sholto M‘Kim, is the prayer of a sonless woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think, if my babe had lived, he would have been a soldier like Sholto, a man like him.
