adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
feedverbUS /fiːd/
provide as food
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
FiresnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
multiplyverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
combine by multiplication
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
RAVENSnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading THE RAVENS.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAVENS.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here and there were picturesque groups of men reclining under the trees, some chatting, some smoking, others singing songs of home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
vivandieres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This bivouac was a pleasant scene to look upon; but its peace was like the stillness that precedes a storm.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were allowed an hour's rest to feed their horses and prepare their dinners.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Fires were lighted, vivandieres went hither and thither, wishing that they could multiply themselves to answer the demands of the hungry soldiers.
