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From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
deem'st
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From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
deemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
Deerslayer's
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From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
FieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
gather'd
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From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
ipronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
peasant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was plain no alarm was excited, though it was not equally apparent that a friendly occurrence produced the delay.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
VnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading Scott, “The Field of Waterloo,” V.i-6.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It exceeded Deerslayer's power to ascertain what had produced the sudden pause in the movements of his enemies, until the fact was revealed in the due course of events.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “So deem'st thou--so each mortal deems Of that which is from that which seems; But other harvest here Than that which peasant's scythe demands, Was gather'd in by sterner hands, With bayonet, blade, and spear.”
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He perceived that much agitation prevailed among the women in particular, while the warriors rested on their arms in a sort of dignified expectation.
