used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
(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 Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
fearless and daring
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
obtain
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
a long fixed look
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
how
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From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
Leaguists
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From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
march in a procession
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
come together
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a human being
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
SCHILLERnounUS /ˈʃɪlər/
German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading SCHILLER.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
required or under orders
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading After a march of three hours, the troop of the Leaguists' soldiers, with their prisoner in the midst, approached their camp.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
at the time that
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Though they did not venture to talk aloud, it was easy to perceive, by their countenances, how great was their exultation at their supposed triumph and prize, and it did not escape the acute observation of Albert that the whisper among them referred to the reward they were likely to gain for the person of the Duke.
which person or people
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
wish'd-for
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Happy the soldier, all his perils o'er, In peace returning to his native place, When those who love him meet him at the door, And gaze with rapture on the wish'd-for face.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A feeling of satisfaction filled the breast of the young man, in the hope that his unhappy Prince might gain time to escape his enemies by the diversion the bold sacrifice he had made of himself in his favour.
