1775
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From this reading 1775.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN.
DenmarknounUS /ˈdenmɑːrk/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
put on clothes
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
emancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
God-speed
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From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
immediately past
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
set afire or burning
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
and nothing more
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
by chance
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
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 DEATH OF THE QUEEN.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
cut with a saw
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
Wraxall
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From this reading We last saw the Queen with her hand on the door, as she bade farewell to Wraxall and wished him God-speed on his journey.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "She never perhaps looked more engaging," he wrote later, "than on that night, in that attitude and in that dress.
Zell
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From this reading Her countenance, animated with the prospect of her approaching emancipation from Zell--which was in fact only a refuge and an exile--and anticipating her restoration to the throne of Denmark, was lighted up with smiles, and she appeared to be in the highest health.
