used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
auspiciouslyadverb
in an auspicious manner
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
cachot
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From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
Cecil
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From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
CompassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
compatriotsnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
countermanded
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From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
egregiousadjectiveUS /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
enactmentsnounUS /ˌeˈnæktmənts/
plural of “enactment” — the passing of a law by a legislative body
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
erredverbUS /erd/
past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
set up or found
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
half-naked
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From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
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 Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
not able to be found
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
OATHnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
predecessor'snounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
possessive form of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
reformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
TransportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cecil Stark served a term of imprisonment in the cachot, after which he returned to his compatriots and found familiar faces missing.
which person or people
From this reading Compassion filled him at the sufferings of those half-naked hordes who wandered through the War Prison; he countermanded many of his predecessor's egregious enactments, and stated in feeling terms to the Board of Transport the conditions that he discovered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE OATH The reign of the new Commandant opened auspiciously at Prince Town, for Captain Short came to his work with understanding and sympathy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was still young, and his heart had not grown callous before the spectacle of human misery.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The zeal of a reformer first marked his achievements; then he grew discouraged, erred, lost heart, and fell from his own ideals.
