1805
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From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
(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 KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
Britannia
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From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
CommunistsnounUS /ˈkɑːmjənəsts/
plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party
From this reading To prostitute their mother is the philanthropy of Communists.
corseletnoun
a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
remove the dust from
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
ENQUIRIES
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From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
divisible by two
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
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 Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
the state of being honored
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the force of workers available
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To prostitute their mother is the philanthropy of Communists.
murmurings
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From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
namby-pambynounUS /ˈnæmbiˈpæmbi/
an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
not one, and not any
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading To prostitute their mother is the philanthropy of Communists.
prostitutenounUS /ˈprɑːstətuːt/
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading To prostitute their mother is the philanthropy of Communists.
quailed
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From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
quailing
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From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
only a very short time before
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
sinkings
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From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
sputteringnounUS /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
be standing; be upright
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
which person or people
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
in the company of; together with
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Food was scarce, and so was money; wars, and rumours of worse than war; discontent of men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast, and trust in God, and vigorously defy the devil; sinkings even of strong hearts, and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before; passionate outcry for peace without honour, and even without safety; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne--none but those who lived through all these troubles could count half of them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If such came now, would the body of the nation strive to stand against them, or fall in the dust, and be kicked and trampled, sputtering namby-pamby?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Britannia now is always wrong, in the opinion of her wisest sons, if she dares to defend herself even against weak enemies; what then would her crime be if she buckled her corselet against the world!
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year, and signal mark in all the great annals of England, the year 1805, began with gloom and great depression.
