used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
the state of being absent
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
how long something has existed
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
(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 Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
dearly loved
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
exhale hard
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
cheerlesslyadverb
in an unhappy manner
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
drummer-boy
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From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
engluts
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From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
floodgatenounUS /ˈflʌdɡeɪt/
something that restrains a flood or outpouring
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
set up or found
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
immediately past
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
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 The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
the force of workers available
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
and nothing more
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/
the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --_Othello._ Never did day close more cheerlessly on the hearts of men, than that which succeeded to the occurrences detailed in our last chapter.
which person or people
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Yea, it was a terrible blow which had been inflicted upon all.
a late time of life
From this reading Not a woman, not a child arrived at the years of consciousness, but missed and mourned over the absence of her who had been, not merely the favorite, but the beloved of the whole garrison.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The sun of the existence of each, from the commanding officer to the youngest drummer-boy, had been dimmed; and many a weather-beaten soldier, grown grey in the natural apathy of age, now found himself unable to restrain the rising tear.
