(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 London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
encompassverbUS /enˈkʌmpəs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
grimiest
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From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
hydra-headed
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From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
inviolableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
for more time
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
roused to anger
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
most important element
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
majesties
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From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
information about recent and important events
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
not any; not one
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
that is looked for
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was joy--delirious, exuberant--that the hydra-headed mob no longer held the field in London.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading In the sharp reaction of the moment, in the complex excitement occasioned by the news, people laughed and wept and sang.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The main thoroughfares were densely packed with shouting multitudes.
at the time that
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading London went mad when all the news was known--mad with amazement, relief, anger, joy: amazement at the deadly reality of the national danger that had been averted; relief at the safety of England; anger with the “New majesties of mighty States”-- that, with “great contrivances of power,” had sought to encompass our inviolable island.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Social distinctions were broken down; the gloved hands of cultured women were given gladly into the grip of the grimiest workmen.
