used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
(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 This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
terminate
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
without stop or interruption
From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
deeply-rooted
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From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
glensnounUS /ɡlenz/
plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
HIGHLANDnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
for more time
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
not any; not one
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
Ranz
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From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
REGIMENTSnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
revisitverbUS /riˈvɪzɪt/
visit again
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Highland regiments have always been distinguished for their attachment to their native land.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
vaches
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From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for this reason that the national air of the Swiss, the “_Ranz des vaches_,” was prohibited in armies composed partly of natives of Switzerland, its familiar notes bringing back their snow-clad mountains and deep glens so vividly to their remembrance that they could no longer resist the temptation to desert in order to revisit the scenes of their infancy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
at the time that
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
in or at the place that
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The same deeply-rooted feeling, as we have seen, led the Highlanders at first to confine their services to the land of their birth, and to break forth into mutiny when an unscrupulous government attempted to break faith with them.
a late time of life
From this reading This feeling prevails more or less among the inhabitants of all mountainous countries, where the grand and the sublime in nature is so deeply imprinted on the mind in childhood as, in all after years, to exercise a powerful influence upon the imagination.
