1651
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From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
3rd
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From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
BrightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
CATHEDRALnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
couchesnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
gladdening
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From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
and nothing more
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
pinnacles
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From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
on the contrary
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
SUMMITnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
carry out
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading But the gladdening influence of the sunshine that gilded its towers, spires, and pinnacles could not dispel the gloom hanging over the devoted city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brightly dawned the fatal 3rd of September, 1651, as if the day just breaking were destined to be one of peace and rejoicing rather than of strife and bloodshed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT CHARLES BEHELD FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CATHEDRAL TOWER.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men sprang from their restless couches oppressed with the sense that the dreadful contest in which they must of necessity take part was close at hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before night the king's fate would probably be decided.
