used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I must away.”
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
(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 Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
put or send forth
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
Glenarvon
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From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must away.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
immediately past
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
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 heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must away.”
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
not any; not one
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
transport commercially
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He sailed in a fair frigate with a gallant crew, and no spirit amongst them was so light, and no heart appeared more brave.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
up to a particular time
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
in the direction of
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arrived in England, he travelled in haste; nor paused till he gained the port in which his ship was stationed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The heart sometimes swells with a forethought of approaching dissolution; and Glenarvon, as he had cast many a homeward glance upon his own native mountains, knew that he beheld them for the last time.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Turning with sadness towards them, “Farewell to Ireland,” he cried; “and may better hearts support her rights, and revenge her wrongs!
