used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
battle-field
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From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
Boródino
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From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
take in liquids
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
a social unit living together
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
first-born
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From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
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 I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
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 say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
and nothing more
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
not used up
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
express in words
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
be seated
From this reading It is an awful sight, and as I sit here alone I can send my mind over the sad England which I know, and see the army of the mourners.
slayernounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
not in physical motion
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading England, then, is a country of grief.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
unsettleverbUS /ənˈsetəl/
disturb the composure of
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
in or at the place that
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
whereof
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From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
which person or people
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The vision would unsettle my reason if I had not a trifle of Hope remaining.
people who are wounded
From this reading They say that the calling of the wounded on the field of Boródino was like the roar of the sea: on my battle-field, where drink has been the only slayer, there are many dead; and I can imagine that I hear the full volume of cries from those who are stricken but still living.
but in spite of that
From this reading I never yet knew one family which had not lost a cherished member through the national curse; and thus at all times we are like the wailing nation whereof the first-born in every house was stricken.
