used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
anew
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
(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 There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
every person
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
yet to be or coming
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
mob-mover
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From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had never been so many armies in England.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a new army, and there was an old army; there was an army of militia, an army of volunteers, and an army of reserve; there were armies on horse, on foot, and on paper.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Situation at Home.--The West again.--A Land of Silence.
at the time that
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was the army of the future--of which great things were predicted--and far away, lost in a haze of history (but still more substantial than all other armed realities, present or future), there lay the great dead army of the past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a time when everybody had something to do with military matters, everybody on the social ladder, from the Prime Minister on the topmost round to the mob-mover on the lowest.
