1849
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From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
AlbeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
alpenstocks
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From this reading With the exception of iron-shod alpenstocks, none of the party were armed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading With the exception of iron-shod alpenstocks, none of the party were armed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
Blanka
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From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
at any time
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of iron-shod alpenstocks, none of the party were armed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
iron-shod
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From this reading With the exception of iron-shod alpenstocks, none of the party were armed.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
lunch-basket
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From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
Manasseh
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From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
not one, and not any
From this reading With the exception of iron-shod alpenstocks, none of the party were armed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
outdoverbUS /ˌaʊtˈduː/
be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading With the exception of iron-shod alpenstocks, none of the party were armed.
a course of conduct
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
reeked
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From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
cut with a saw
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
the season of growth
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE SPY.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
vyingverbUS /ˈvaɪɪŋ/
inflected form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a beautiful afternoon in May, Blanka and Anna, with Manasseh and Aaron, were climbing a steep and tortuous mountain path.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading Manasseh had his portfolio and some few other implements of his craft, while Aaron carried the ladies' wraps and lunch-basket.
but in spite of that
From this reading Albeit the earth reeked with blood in those days, yet the spring of 1849 saw the flowers blooming in as great profusion as ever, as if God's blessing had been vying with man's curse to see which should outdo the other.
