used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
how long something has existed
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
(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 WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
best-woven
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From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
Boulogne
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From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
breadths
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From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
the act of breaking something
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
the act of burning something
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
put or send forth
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
dearly loved
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
Decres
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From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
despatches
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From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
dudgeonnounUS /ˈdʌdʒən/
a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase “in high dudgeon”)
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
Etaples
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From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
field-glasses
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From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
and nothing more
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
the force of workers available
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
others
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From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
pettishlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
roadwaysnounUS /ˈroʊdweɪz/
plural of “roadway” — a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
Springhaven
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From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
up to a particular time
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Nelson arrived at Springhaven on Monday, to show his affection for his dear old friend; and the Emperor Napoleon, at the same time, was pacing the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His quick brain was burning for despatches overland--whether from the coast road past Etaples, or further inland by the great route from Paris, or away to the southeast by special courier from the Austrian frontier--as well as for signals out at sea, and the movements of the British ships, to show that his own were coming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
a Caucasian
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
which person or people
From this reading He had treated with disdain the suggestions of his faithful Admiral Decres, who had feared to put the truth too plainly, that the fleet ordered up from the west had failed, and with it the Master's mighty scheme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had taken his post on some high white land, about a league southward of Boulogne, and with strong field-glasses, which he pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth, he was scanning all the roadways of the shore and the trackless breadths of sea.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading WRATH AND SORROW The two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now--one by the natural kindly sorrow into which all men live for others, till others live into it for them; and one by the petulant turns of fortune, twisting and breaking his best-woven web.
