Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

any thing at all

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

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From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

showing careful forethought

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

ten 10s

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

and nothing more

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

set down according to a plan

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

the force of workers available

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

the local environment

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

express in words

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

express in speech

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

make square

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

in or at that place or location

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

precisely as stated

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, for our parts, we shall be very cautious before we raise any agitation that might force our Government into any conflict.

in or at the place that

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We can die if our liberties are threatened, for there are circumstances in which it would be shameful to live, but we shall never do anything which may bring about results such as those before us."

which person or people

From this reading Who shall speak of the awful monotony of the hospital camps, where men die like flies, and where regret, sympathy, kindness are blotted from the hardened soldier's breast?

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

people who are wounded

From this reading I believe that, if one hundred wounded men could be transported from a battle-field and laid down in the public square of any town or city for the population to see, then the gazers would say among themselves, "So this is war, is it?

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading People are not cruel by nature, but the vague picturesque language of historians and other general writers prevents men and women from forming just opinions.