used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
debaseverbUS /dəˈbeɪs/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
elevateverbUS /ˈeləveɪt/
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
gamutnounUS /ˈɡæmət/
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
brought together in one place
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The highest in the scale sink, the lowest rise.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The highest in the scale sink, the lowest rise.
the force of workers available
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
mergeverbUS /mɜːrdʒ/
become one
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
nurtureverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
help develop, help grow
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
move upward
From this reading The highest in the scale sink, the lowest rise.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The highest in the scale sink, the lowest rise.
slumnounUS /slʌm/
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
slumsnounUS /slʌmz/
plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Experience seems to show that neither of the extreme elements tend, in the one case to elevate, or in the other to debase the battalion.
in the direction of
From this reading Leading the common life, sharing the common hardships, striving towards common ideals, they inevitably, irresistibly tend to merge themselves in the average.
transcendingverbUS /trænˈsendɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The regiments of the new armies have gathered into their rank and file a mixed crowd transcending the dreams of Democracy.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At one end of the social scale are men of refined minds and gentle nurture, at the other creatures from the slums, with slum minds and morals, and between them the whole social gamut is run.
