Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

(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 I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

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

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

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

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

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From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

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

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

producing no result or effect

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

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

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

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

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

come together

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

the force of workers available

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

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

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

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

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

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

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

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

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

the act of testing something

From this reading "This has been a trial, gentlemen, a heavy trial," the general said.

a source of difficulty

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

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

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

at the time that

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

which person or people

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I knew the trouble of forming soldiers from men who, like ours, prize their freedom and independence above all other things; that we might have to suffer defeat; that we must meet with hardships, and probably death; and that, in the long run, all our efforts might be futile.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Few words were spoken, as the group of officers returned to the town.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "When I entered upon this work, I knew that that there were many things that I should have to endure.

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

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When they reached Cathelineau's quarters Leigh would have gone on, but the general said, "Come in, if you please, Monsieur Stansfield," and he followed the party in.