used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ELECTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
intentionally conceived
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading AN ELECTION.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These remained in the seclusion of their tents; and it may be said that those who were conscious of being popular were almost as much alarmed as those who knew that they were disliked.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The soldiers moved silent and with downcast faces along the avenues, or discharged in a mechanical way their routine duties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
which person or people
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The camp next day was covered with gloom.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The guards were turned out, the sentries relieved, and the general order of service maintained without any action on the part of the officers—at least of those who held superior rank.
