used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
ABDICATIONnounUS /ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃən/
a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
AlliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
see with attention
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
fearless and daring
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
check'd
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From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
gotten under control
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
Dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
fix'd
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From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a powerful effect or influence
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
lov'd
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From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
NAPOLEON'SnounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
Oppression's
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From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
profilesnounUS /ˈproʊfaɪlz/
plural of “profile” — an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
Regent's
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From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
Russia'snounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
possessive form of “russia” — a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
self-created
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From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading ‘The Royal Allied Oak and self-created mushroom Kings’ is a curiosity on account of the many profiles contained therein.
thonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
Tyrant's
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From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
Virtue's
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From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
WATERLOOnounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR WAR--THE SHORT CAMPAIGN--WATERLOO--NAPOLEON’S ABDICATION.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
which person or people
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
belonging to which person
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The Regent’s Portrait next behold, Whose Councils Wisdom guides; And Russia’s noble Monarch bold, Who check’d the Tyrant’s strides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An account of them is given as under:-- Behold the Oak whose firm fix’d stay Doth check Oppression’s course, Whose slightest branch can ne’er decay, While strong with Virtue’s force.
you'll
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From this reading Our much lov’d Sovereign decks the branch, The highest of the Tree: And peaceful Louis tho’ driven from France, Among its boughs you’ll see.
