used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF ENGLAND'S HERO.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
in the past
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading And of this tale John Moore is the real centre.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
deathlessadjective
never dying
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
Denham
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From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
true confidential information
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
ENGLAND'SnounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF ENGLAND'S HERO.
accept an excuse for
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
the act of giving
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
only a very short time before
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF ENGLAND'S HERO.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
Ivor's
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From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a small worthless amount
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading And of this tale John Moore is the real centre.
Keene's
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From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
the literary culture
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
NinetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF ENGLAND'S HERO.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
and nothing more
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And of this tale John Moore is the real centre.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
and nothing more
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF ENGLAND'S HERO.
not in physical motion
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And of this tale John Moore is the real centre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And of this tale John Moore is the real centre.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An excuse need hardly be offered for giving here a few details as to the past history of General Moore, if only in explanation of Denham Ivor's supreme devotion to the man, and of Jack Keene's more outspoken admiration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though Moore's name is inscribed in letters of blood upon the deathless roll of our national heroes, not so much is known about him by people in general as ought to be known.
a late time of life
From this reading Ninety years ago a common mode of referring to him in the country, and still more in the Army, seems to have been simply as "Our Hero."
