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From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
(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 A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
effaced
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From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
inwardsadverb
to or toward the inside of
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
and nothing more
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
make square
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The arms were “ordered,” and a portentous silence prevailed, broken only occasionally by the clank of a mounted officer’s sword, and the tramp of his horses hoofs as he rode slowly down the ranks.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An European soldier of one of the regiments at the station had, in a fit of passion and disappointment, attempted the life of his officer, and, agreeably to the necessarily stern provisions of military law, was sentenced to be shot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
at the time that
From this reading The troops of various arms, European and native, were drawn up when I reached the parade, and formed in three sides of an immense square, facing inwards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading I witnessed the execution;[53] a solemn scene it was, and one which will never be effaced from my memory.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A military execution must be, under all circumstances and to all persons, an awful and striking exhibition; but seen for the first time, it makes on the young mind a peculiarly deep and painful impression.
