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From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
(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 “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
any thing at all
From this reading It is beyond anything represented in a play or poem.”
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
BattlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It is beyond anything represented in a play or poem.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
a special loved one
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
endeavours
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From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
an opposing military force
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
landing-stage
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From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
immediately past
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
Minto
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From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
a particular point in time
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
on one occasion
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is beyond anything represented in a play or poem.”
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
Piccadilly
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From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is beyond anything represented in a play or poem.”
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It is beyond anything represented in a play or poem.”
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It is beyond anything represented in a play or poem.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
twenty-sevennoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the previous chapter we left Nelson at Portsmouth after having chased the enemy nearly seven thousand miles, and been absent from home twenty-seven months.
at the time that
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
which person or people
From this reading When “England’s darling” set foot on the landing-stage he received an immense ovation from the crowds of people who had assembled to show their appreciation of his services.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nelson’s Last Command (1805) “_May the God of Battles crown my endeavours with success._” NELSON.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “It is really quite affecting to see the wonder and admiration and love and respect of the whole world,” writes Lord Minto, referring to a mob in Piccadilly a little later, “and the general expression of all these sentiments at once, from gentle and simple, the moment he is seen.
