used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
at or in the front
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
(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 He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
anvilnounUS /ˈænvəl/
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
for the reason that
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
the people of Great Britain
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campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
cleansingadjectiveUS /ˈklenzɪŋ/
cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
the specified day of the month
From this reading My story is rapidly getting up to date.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
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plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
divisible by two
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading My story is rapidly getting up to date.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
hunchbacknounUS /ˈhʌntʃbæk/
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
and nothing more
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
come together
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My story is rapidly getting up to date.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
not any; not one
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
with speed
From this reading My story is rapidly getting up to date.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
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 My story is rapidly getting up to date.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
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text-book
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
a special situation
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This American, a hunchback and a prophet, has given himself to old mother China.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My story is rapidly getting up to date.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And there is one American whom I was honoured to meet—oh—just recently.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Her face was close to his in the dusk, a yearning in her eyes that shook his heart.
but in spite of that
From this reading He dreams about the peace that is ahead for the world, and his dreams are straight as the hammer to the anvil because he has no sentiment, knows all about war—even the cleansing of war—has written a text-book on military tactics which is the biggest and newest thing in American and British camps—yet a dreamer about peace—"
