Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

later than; following

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

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

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

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

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

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

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Birds of prey hovered overhead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

put on clothes

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

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

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

set up or found

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

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

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Birds of prey hovered overhead.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

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

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

immediately past

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

come together

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

the force of workers available

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

-ing form of “mutilate” — destroy or injure severely

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

and nothing more

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Birds of prey hovered overhead.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Birds of prey hovered overhead.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

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

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

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

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

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

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

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

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

widely or fully known

From this reading A group of half a dozen men in the well-known dress of the Royal Rangers had found their way to that part of the battle-field where the Indians had made their last fierce onslaught.

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

From this reading Dark figures moved stealthily to and fro, lanterns flashed on ghastly upturned faces, piteous voices called for help, hands were stretched out praying for mercy, too often only to meet death and spoliation.

in or at the place that

From this reading ON THE BATTLE-FIELD The silver light of the moon was shining down on the battle-field, where the dead and dying lay in hideous confusion, the night after the fray.

which person or people

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

From this reading Alas for poor human nature! there were those abroad who reverenced neither heroism nor death, but laid rude hands on their fellow-men, robbing and mutilating the prostrate forms as they lay writhing in death’s agony.