used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
anew
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
(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 An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
uttered without voice
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
placed in a grave
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
corpsesnounUS /ˈkɔːrpsəz/
plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
CrusadersnounUS /kruːˈseɪdərz/
plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
divisible by two
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
gazer
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From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
engage in
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
MoslemsnounUS /ˈmɑːzləmz/
plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
the act of departing politely
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
sorrowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
not in physical motion
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
carry out
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these the Crusaders reckoned little, nor did the ghastly spectacle at all disturb their rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
unclosed
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From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour had passed away since the conflict had ceased, and all was again peaceful and still.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
at the time that
From this reading They sorrowed, indeed, for their own comrades; but when the parting prayers were breathed over their desert graves, they dismissed even them from their thoughts.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They have given their lives in a noble cause, and the saints will take good care of them and make their beds in Paradise," was the general sentiment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Christian dead were buried; the Moslems yet dotted the plain with prostrate corpses, whose unclosed and glassy eyes met the gazer in every direction.
