Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

covered with beads of liquid

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

confined by bonds

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

put or send forth

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

loud and persistent outcry from many people

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

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From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

at any time

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

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From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

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From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

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From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

in or at or to some place

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

in a confused mass

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

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From this reading Birds are singing, crickets are thridding in the grass and the air is full of the minute clamouring, murmuring and infinitesimal shouting of little living things.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading It is morning and he is bound for the trenches; the early sunshine is tangled in the branches, and silvery gossamer, beaded with iridescent jewels of dew, hang fairylike from the green leaves.

not known

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

at the time that

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.

a Caucasian

From this reading Cool, mysterious shadows are cast like intricate black lace upon the roadway, light is reflected from the cobbles in the open spaces, and on, on, ever so far on, the white road runs straight as an arrow into the land of mystery, the Unknown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the young soldier takes the long, poplar-lined road from ---- his heart is stirred with the romance of his mission.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ROMANCE The young recruit is apt to think Of war as a romance; But he'll find its boots and bayonets When he's somewhere out in France.