used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
clothing in general
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
Death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
emoluments
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From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
divisible by two
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
HEROESnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
and nothing more
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
immediately past
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
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 They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
pensioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
a strong line
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
SpiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Spies, hung like common thieves at the end of a rope--hung, though the bravest of the brave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
unremembered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Scouts who rode, with stolid faces set, into Death's grim door and died knowing they went out unremembered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
which person or people
From this reading They have not even been pensioned, for many of them lie in forgotten graves, and those who do not are not the kind to clamor for honors or emoluments.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the last Great Day, what a strange awakening for decorations there will be, if such be in store for the just and the brave: Private soldiers, blue and gray, arising from neglected graves with tattered clothes and unmarked brows.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE REAL HEROES The real heroes of the war have not been decorated yet.
