used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
in the past
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
bombsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My recollection is of the old fighting days.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
deviltrynoun
wicked and cruel behavior
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading My recollection is of the old fighting days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
a man of refinement
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
a state of high honor
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
IRREPARABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
JOHNSTONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
something that is lost
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the force of workers available
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My recollection is of the old fighting days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My recollection is of the old fighting days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading My recollection is of the old fighting days.
SHILOHnounUS /ˈʃaɪloʊ/
the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
SOUTH'SnounUS /saʊθs/
possessive form of “south” — the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
switchingnounUS /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
the act of changing one thing or position for another
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH AND THE SOUTH’S IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
to-day
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From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
wasn't
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From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
(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 When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
at the time that
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When men met face to face and leaders led, in fact as well as theory, I can understand the inspiration, the enthusiasm, the wild love of glory, that invited the best blood to a military life.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading But now, when victories are to be won by pressing buttons, switching on or off electric currents or dropping bombs from the sky on the heads of helpless women and children, while it may attract those of a mechanical turn of mind, it has ceased to be a business that should interest a gentleman.
a late time of life
From this reading War, fifty years ago, was bad enough, but it wasn’t the plain, cold-blooded deviltry that it is to-day.
