used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
anew
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
(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 Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
ConquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading UNDER THE OPAL FLAG.
flower-buds
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From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
foemen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
a state of high honor
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
the act of departing
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
GreetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
kinsfolknoun
people descended from a common ancestor
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
LaurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
the act of departing
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
MarchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
come together
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
and nothing more
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
OPALnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading UNDER THE OPAL FLAG.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
patriot'snounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
possessive form of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
spurnverbUS /spɜːrn/
reject with contempt
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE OPAL FLAG.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
TreadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE OPAL FLAG.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Riding along, gallant and strong, Round us the populace tearfully throng, Greeting our going with patriot's song.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Under our feet, flower-buds sweet; Tread we in marching through plaza and street, Never our kinsfolk again may we meet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marching away; joyous and gay, Rank upon rank with a splendid display, Leaving the city at breaking of day.
yearnverbUS /jɜːrn/
desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Laurels to earn; foemen to spurn; Only for glory we anxiously yearn, Conquerors all we will hither return.
