used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
HATHauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading PEACE HATH HER VICTORIES.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PEACE HATH HER VICTORIES.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
the force of workers available
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE HATH HER VICTORIES.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
Pinkertons
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From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now the shouting swells into a general outburst of enthusiasm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
Trueman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Trueman!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is not the militia then, that is swooping down upon the people to crush them for demanding the body of their dead; it is not the Pinkertons.
VICTORIESnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading PEACE HATH HER VICTORIES.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Trueman!" are the words that reach the ears of the men at the foot of the terrace.
