the state of being absent
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
(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 Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
ascribeverbUS /əˈskraɪb/
attribute or credit to
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
BrestnounUS /brest/
a port city in northwestern France (in Brittany); the chief naval station of France
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
at any time
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
set up or found
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
Germains
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From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
the act of departing
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
half-dreamy
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From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
how
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From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
JacobitenounUS /ˈdʒækəbaɪt/
a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
Kelly'snounUS /ˈkeliz/
possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
overweeningadjective
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
privateernoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
a safe place
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
self-complacencynoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
shellingnounUS /ˈʃelɪŋ/
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
Skye
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From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
that is looked for
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
St
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From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
not in physical motion
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this half-dreamy state that Kelly found him as he entered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
precisely as stated
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brief as Kelly’s absence had been, it was enough to have obliterated from the Prince’s mind all the reasons for his going.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
wherein
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From this reading If he called up at times traits of generous devotion and loyalty--glorious instances wherein his followers rose to the height of heroes--by some artful self-complacency he was ever sure to ascribe these to the great cause they fought for; or, oftener still, to his own commanding influence and the fascination of his presence.
windings
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From this reading Scotland--Rome--the court of France--the château at St. Germains--the shelling where he sought refuge in Skye--the deck of the French privateer that landed him at Brest--were, by turns, the scenes of his imagination; and it was easy to mark how, through all the windings of his fancy, an overweening sense of his own adventurous character upheld and sustained him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No sooner was he alone than he drank away, muttering to himself, as he filled his glass, snatches of old Jacobite songs--words of hope and encouragement; or at times, with sad and broken utterance, phrases of the very deepest despondency.
