used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His bearing was as proud as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His bearing was as proud as ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
at any time
From this reading His bearing was as proud as ever.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
a state of high honor
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
Hal
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From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His bearing was as proud as ever.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
jibed
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From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had been jeered at, jibed at, made the butt of hundreds of coarse jokes.
most important element
From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
Prefatura
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From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading His bearing was as proud as ever.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hal marched through the main entrance to the Prefatura.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had marched for more than two miles through the streets, his military escort taking a roundabout course, as if they enjoyed displaying this dangerous captive to the excited populace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His bearing was as proud as ever.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading He could not have shown more fortitude had he felt that the whole honor of Old Glory was resting on his youthful shoulders.
