used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading "I'm beginning to grow ashamed of the Regulators.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
for the reason that
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I'm beginning to grow ashamed of the Regulators.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
make calm or still
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
CONVOYnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading THE CONVOY.
corporal's
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From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "I'm beginning to grow ashamed of the Regulators.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm beginning to grow ashamed of the Regulators.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
the act of departing
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
RegulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
RegulatorsnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtərz/
plural of “regulator” — any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
From this reading "I'm beginning to grow ashamed of the Regulators.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
express in words
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
and nothing more
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONVOY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
a special situation
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
at the time that
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
which person or people
From this reading It was Sidney who, when I was exultant and excited to the verge of doing some foolish thing, brought me to a realization of the situation by saying scornfully:
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the first flush of excitement had died away, leaving in its stead that tremulous calm which is caused by exceeding great courage or abject fear, we of the Regulation went about our task in proper order and with due precaution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To see them running around here as if bereft of reason simply because a rascally corporal's guard of a convoy is coming this way, one would say they had never seen service.
