used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CENTEOTL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
CENTEOTL
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CENTEOTL.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
traveling across
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
e'eradverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
obtain
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
loyalistsnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlɪsts/
plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
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 The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CENTEOTL.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
a person who is being chased
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
slow-flowing
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From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The squadrons move across the plain, Beneath a rain Of deadly missiles falling, falling.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
Tardo
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From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CENTEOTL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
in or at the place that
From this reading Oh, could we gain Those heights beyond, where guns are calling, Of deeds appalling, One to the other not in vain, Then might we conquer in the fray, And victors be e'er close of day.
windings
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From this reading The stream lying between the two armies was called the Rio Tardo, from its slow-flowing current, and emerging from the interior mountains, pursued its way in many windings to the sea.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Centeotl was built on the left bank, so that the loyalists were unable to occupy the town without crossing the river, and to do so they would have had to force a passage at the point of the sword.
