182
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From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
agitatorsnounUS /ˈædʒɪteɪtərz/
plural of “agitator” — one who agitates; a political troublemaker
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
cornets
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From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
dispellingverbUS /dɪˈspelɪŋ/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
dragoons
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From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
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 _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
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 Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
the force of workers available
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
not any; not one
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
with speed
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
Resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
deliver by singing
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the season of growth
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
tempest's
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From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
unconstrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnd/
free from constraint
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
UnpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
vent'rous
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From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
WadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
at the time that
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Some two or three of the neighbouring gentry had been invited to join the mess; and as the generous wine passed quickly round, many a loud laugh and many a light jest told the gay and unconstrained merriment of the festive meeting.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ One evening in the winter of 182—, a large party of the officers of the —— dragoons were dining together in the best room of the Green Dragon, the principal inn of ——, on the southern coast of Ireland.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The district around was under military law, but though occasional outrages marked the wild and turbulent spirit which reigned, since their arrival in their present quarters no disturbances had taken place of sufficient magnitude to cause them serious alarm; and it appeared probable that, notwithstanding the efforts of the agitators to excite tumult, men’s passions would subside, and affairs resume their wonted, if not happy, current.
but in spite of that
From this reading So I, by vent’rous friendship led, * * * * * Wad fain thy dauntless valour sing, Resistless as the tempest’s wing That wave on wave does dashing fling Upon the shore, Yet mild thy soul as breath of spring When war is o’er.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To men under such circumstances, without danger to animate, or occupations to interest them, dinner is a meal of much importance, and the young cornets or captains were busily employed in dispelling their _ennui_ according to the received rules of social indulgence.
