1771
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From this reading 1771.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
(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 The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
eruptverbUS /ɪˈrʌpt/
start abruptly
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
divisible by two
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
Hirschholm
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From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
held dear
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
a particular point in time
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
on one occasion
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
seethed
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From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM.
Struensee
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From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
precisely as stated
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
at the time that
From this reading During those autumn days at Hirschholm, when the popular discontent seethed to the very doors of the palace, the Queen came out of her fool's paradise and realised that she and her favourite were living on a volcano that might at any moment erupt and overwhelm them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Queen's love for Struensee was not lessened by the discovery that her idol had feet of clay, but she lost some of her blind faith in his power to mould all things to his will.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She once told her ladies that "If a woman truly loved a man, she ought to follow him, even though it were to hell"; it seemed likely that her words would before long be put to the test.
