used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the railroad stations, crowds were gathered.
ambulancesnounUS /ˈæmbjələnsəz/
plural of “ambulance” — a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Strong men shook with anguish at the terrible spectacle.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strong men shook with anguish at the terrible spectacle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading About the railroad stations, crowds were gathered.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
brought together in one place
From this reading About the railroad stations, crowds were gathered.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
destroyed or killed
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
held up in the air
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
the force of workers available
From this reading Strong men shook with anguish at the terrible spectacle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
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 Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading About the railroad stations, crowds were gathered.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Strong men shook with anguish at the terrible spectacle.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
that is looked for
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Strong men shook with anguish at the terrible spectacle.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading About the railroad stations, crowds were gathered.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong men shook with anguish at the terrible spectacle.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
supplicating
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From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
sweetheartsnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
carry out
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About the railroad stations, crowds were gathered.
which person or people
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mothers, sisters, wives, sweethearts were anxiously scanning each pitiful burden as it was lifted into the waiting ambulances, their hearts torn with the fear that this might be the one they sought.
people who are wounded
From this reading In ghastly numbers, the wounded began pouring into Paris, a sad and terrible procession.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading These shattered wrecks, who had gone forth in the pride of their youth and strength, fought, suffered, died, so that Liberty might live, their wounds mutely supplicating those who were to take their places not to let their sacrifice be in vain.
