used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
in actual fact
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
(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 All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
CONSTANCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading FROM STRASBURG TO CONSTANCE.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
the act of departing
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
an act that fails
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM STRASBURG TO CONSTANCE.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
an occurrence of something
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
Lindsley
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From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
Raymond
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From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
STRASBURG
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From this reading FROM STRASBURG TO CONSTANCE.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Raymond and Lindsley were entirely satisfied with the good faith and fairness of the principal--better satisfied than they were with their own conduct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM STRASBURG TO CONSTANCE.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
a Caucasian
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All of them had now been decorated with the white ribbon of the Order of the Faithful.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading What had before been regarded as defeat was now triumph, for a failure to achieve success in doing wrong is actually victory, especially if followed, as in this instance, by real regret, genuine penitence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The party on board of the Young America were in the highest spirits on the morning of their departure.
