used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
(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 Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
BURGOMASTERnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstər/
a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
fangnounUS /fæŋ/
a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
set up or found
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
Frederic's
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From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
death of a person
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
the force of workers available
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
and nothing more
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
express in words
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
not in physical motion
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
Sturm
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From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
talonsnounUS /ˈtælənz/
plural of “talon” — a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading There is an unfortunate error amongst military men that courage is only to be found under a uniform, and that one must have seen death at close quarters in order not to fear it.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading First; the legacy to Benedict of vengeance; but we must do him the justice to say that this was a minor consideration.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under whatever aspect he encountered death, whether it might be at the point of the bayonet, by the talons of a tiger, the trunk of an elephant, or the poisonous fang of a serpent; still it was death--the farewell to sunshine, life, love; to all that is glorious and all that makes the breast beat high; and in its place, that dark mystery which we call the grave.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BURGOMASTER Two things had principally struck Sturm in Frederic's short will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now we know that Benedict in this respect was on a level with the bravest soldier.
