used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
Anglo-Saxonnoun
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
brought together in one place
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
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From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
immediately past
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
in the near future
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
a special situation
From this reading I know one thing, that the Southern soldier held the foreigner in contempt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had, however, to face too much of his own blood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cheerful party of decorated pleasure seekers soon became a sober army, stripped of feathers, bent upon the shedding of blood.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
which person or people
From this reading How sadly were dashed the hopes of the husband and the lover who had expected not a war, but a military demonstration to last but a few days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I may be pardoned this egotism, but it seemed that the South, more Anglo-Saxon, more American, fought with brighter fire and bravery than the miscellaneous nationalities gathered in the North.
