used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
anew
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
(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 _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/
in an amicable manner
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
Austro-Prussian
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From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
dearly loved
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
BohemianounUS /boʊˈhiːmiə/
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
Bresser
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From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
Custozza
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From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
without deviation
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
DiscussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
Dr
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From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
duchies
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From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
divisible by two
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
highest in quality
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
heart-rending
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From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
and nothing more
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
the literary culture
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
one's
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From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
the act of departing politely
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
an angry dispute
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading When my father brought me the news in triumph: “Now it is off,” I had been already alone for a fortnight.
unblessedadjective
not provided with something desirable
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
at the time that
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, therefore, this time I was spared the heart-rending leave-taking which precedes the setting off of one’s beloved directly “to the war”.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The regiments marched out (in what state were they to return?) and wishes for victory, and blessings, and the shouting of the street boys were their accompaniment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Austro-Prussian war.--My husband with the army.--Parting letters.--Dr. Bresser.--The course of the war.--Victory of Custozza.--Austrian reverses in Bohemia.--War correspondence in the newspapers.--Discussions with my father.--A long letter to my husband._ So it had come again--this greatest of all misfortunes--and was greeted by the populace with the accustomed rejoicing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frederick had been ordered to Bohemia some time previously, even before war had been declared; and just when matters were in such a position as to enable me to entertain a confident hope that the quarrel about the duchies, so unblessed and so contemptible, would be settled amicably.
