used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
an opposing military force
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
Jubal
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From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
immediately past
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
not any; not one
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Our advance to the gorges of the mountain had left the plain naked.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
soldiers collectively
From this reading _The Pursuit of an Enemy_ [Sidenote: The Field of Battle] I determined to give the enemy no respite, and ordered the ravines to be attacked by fresh troops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not to be seen among the living or the dead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
at the time that
From this reading The look of the field, when the first glow of battle had passed, was enough to shake a sterner spirit than mine.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were advancing, I galloped in search of Jubal over the ground of the last charge.
