used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
CALVERT
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From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
crystallizedadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstəlaɪzd/
having become fixed and definite in form
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
set up or found
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
of the present time and place
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
and nothing more
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
LAFAYETTEnounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
with speed
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
in the near future
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
not in physical motion
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The painful experience through which he had just passed, the still more painful future to which he had to look forward, aroused an irresistible longing for some immediate and violent change of scene and thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
which person or people
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His vague plan for joining the army was suddenly crystallized by the situation in which he found himself, and though this resolution was strongly opposed by Mr. Morris, who, with keen foresight, prophesied the speedy overthrow of the constitution and the downfall of Lafayette with the King, he adhered to it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading CALVERT SEES A SHORT CAMPAIGN UNDER LAFAYETTE The project which Calvert had formed for joining the army he was able to put into execution within a couple of weeks.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The fever which had attacked him having entirely subsided and his wound healing rapidly, he was soon well enough to feel a consuming restlessness and craving for action.
