used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The death of George the Fourth was the birth of a new era.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
attenuatedadjectiveUS /əˈtenjuːeɪtɪd/
of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The death of George the Fourth was the birth of a new era.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The death of George the Fourth was the birth of a new era.
ERPINGHAM
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From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
divisible by two
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The death of George the Fourth was the birth of a new era.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
for more time
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The death of George the Fourth was the birth of a new era.
not any; not one
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
marked by absence of sound
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV.--THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM.
theoreticaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The shortest road to liberty lies through attenuated pockets!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The death of George the Fourth was the birth of a new era.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
a late time of life
From this reading During the later years of that monarch a silent spirit had been gathering over the land, which had crept even to the very walls of his seclusion.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading It cannot be denied that the various expenses of his reign,--no longer consecrated by the youthful graces of the prince, no longer disguised beneath the military triumphs of the people,--had contributed far more than theoretical speculations to the desire of political change.
