Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

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From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

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

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

superlative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

psychological suffering

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

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

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

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

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

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

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

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

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

the force of workers available

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

of very great significance

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

a pink dye that was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino

From this reading SOLFERINO.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

not in physical motion

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

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

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

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

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

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

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

a qualitative change

From this reading Leaning on his gun, Manasseh thoughtfully observed the transformation of that earthly paradise into a scene of slaughter.

up to a particular time

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

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

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

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

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

at the time that

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He asked himself whether this fearful state of things, this deplorable sacrifice of a country's best and bravest sons, was a necessity, and must still go on for ages to come.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One of the most momentous battles in history was in progress, and the battalion in which Manasseh Adorjan still served as a sergeant stood from early morning until afternoon among the reserves, watching the fight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He thought how, in times of peace, the cry of a single human being in distress would call ready succour and excite the warmest sympathy; but now, when men were dying by thousands, their fellows looked on in the coldest indifference.