used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
battle-field
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From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
battle-pieces
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From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One hero only seems to be seriously injured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
cannot
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From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading THE END OF THE CHAIN.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
intentionally conceived
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
crack-crowned
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From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
delineationnounUS /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
give a description of
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE CHAIN.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading One hero only seems to be seriously injured.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading One hero only seems to be seriously injured.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
and nothing more
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE CHAIN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hero only seems to be seriously injured.
and nothing more
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
resumé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One hero only seems to be seriously injured.
in a serious manner
From this reading One hero only seems to be seriously injured.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We cannot describe the appearance of the battle-field after the combat, any more than the contest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE CHAIN.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are conscious that the description of the great battle just given is but a poor and lame delineation, and we can only plead defective powers in that department of art--the treatment of battle-pieces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
people who are wounded
From this reading Wounded and crack-crowned, groaning and muttering heroes dragging themselves away--this is the resumé which we find it in our power alone to give.
