used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
attenuatedadjectiveUS /əˈtenjuːeɪtɪd/
of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
Byronic
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From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
put on clothes
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
euphoniousadjective
having a pleasant sound
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
immediately past
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
hear with intention
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
music-makers
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From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
the middle of the day
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
pibrochnoun
martial music with variations; to be played by bagpipes
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
pipersnounUS /ˈpaɪpərz/
plural of “piper” — someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
Pole-Carew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
resting-place
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From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
revellersnounUS /ˈrevələrz/
plural of “reveller” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
not in physical motion
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First come the pipers, and it is seen that they have for the nonce discarded their service kit, and are in the full dress of their several clans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
weirdlyadverbUS /ˈwɪrdli/
in a weird manner
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
in or at the place that
From this reading Stand here at the head of the lines of spectator soldiers--here where that significant mound is; here at the spot selected as a last resting-place--and observe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Savage and shrill" is the Byronic description of the pibroch, which, in the "noon of night," startled the joyous revellers before Waterloo.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole Brigade, some of the regiments sadly attenuated, is on parade, and has formed funeral procession, under Colonel Pole-Carew.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now it is a low, deep wail, yet voluminous and weirdly euphonious, that comes from the music-makers of the Highlands, and every heart stands still to listen.
