used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
anew
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
set up or found
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
gladdenverbUS /ˈɡlædən/
make glad or happy
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
good-fellowship
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From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
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 As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
the force of workers available
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
open-airadjective
in the open air
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
Pollard'snounUS /ˈpɑːlərdz/
possessive form of “pollard” — a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
male cat
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Tom, who had been quick to learn his duties and to master his drill, especially after he had--as he termed it to me--"been disgraced, and turned over a new leaf," found the work easy and pleasant.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
which person or people
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I, who have been to this particular camp, and have talked with the lads there, can testify to this by personal experience.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading Indeed, many told me that they would never care for the cramped life of the office, the workshop, and the factory again, after the free open-air life of a soldier.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is not my purpose to give a lengthy account of Tom Pollard's stay in the Surrey training camp, although much of interest took place, and his daily life there would, if truly reported, gladden the hearts of thousands of fathers and mothers who have given their boys to their country at this time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As I have before stated, Tom found the work hard, the discipline strict, and the duties many; at the same time everything was so well arranged and the spirit of such good-fellowship prevailed that thousands of young men were under much more healthy conditions, both physically and morally, than they were at home.
