used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
terminate
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
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From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have sad news," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I have sad news," he said.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have sad news," he said.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
Surplicenoun
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HE LIVED IN THE MEMORY OF HIS FRIENDS.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Father Surplice went up to the little old house to break the sad tidings to Paul's mother, for he could best give comfort and consolation in time of affliction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So read the account of the battle in the newspapers,--which told of the disaster to the army,--how the lines were broken, how the cannon were lost, how Paul was shot through the breast, how, had it not been for General Thomas, it would have been a day of utter ruin.
people who are wounded
From this reading "Colonel Parker, mortally wounded and left on the field."
