AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
boomsnounUS /buːmz/
plural of “boom” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
broods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
cannonadenoun
intense and continuous artillery fire
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
clocksnounUS /klɑːks/
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
DUMBadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
hemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
imperturbably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
LeipzignounUS /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/
a city in southeastern Germany famous for fairs; formerly a music and publishing center
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
October'snounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbərz/
possessive form of “october” — the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
RUMOURSnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
snounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
SEMICHORUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
SHOWverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
ShrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are the signal for a general cannonade of devastating intensity.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SEMICHORUS I OF RUMOURS [aerial music] This is the combat of Napoleon's hope, But not of his assurance!
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEMICHORUS II He knows, he knows that though in equal fight He stand s heretofore the matched of none, A feeble skill is propped by numbers' might, And now three hosts close round to crush out one!
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Shrunk in power He broods beneath October's clammy cope, While hemming hordes wax denser every hour.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading DUMB SHOW The Leipzig clocks imperturbably strike nine, and the battle which is to decide the fate of Europe, and perhaps the world, begins with three booms from the line of the allies.
