Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

(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 Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

for the reason that

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

fearless and daring

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

brought into existence

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

confined by bonds

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

the act of burning something

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

divisible by two

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the organ of sight

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

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From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

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From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

not capable of being applied

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

not producing an intended effect

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

above and across; more than

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the local environment

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

an amount of time

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

established or prearranged unalterably

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

earlier in time

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

the trait of acting rashly and without prudence

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But some such event, though not foreseen by the common, had been already foreboded by the more enlightened, eye; and Wolfe, from a protracted residence in France among the most discontented of its freer spirits, had brought hope to that burning enthusiasm which had long made the pervading passion of his existence.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

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From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

plural of “tenet” — a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The period at which he is presented to the reader was one considerably prior to that French Revolution so much debated and so little understood.

not shrinking from danger

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

precisely as stated

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

moral weakness

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

belonging to which person

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bound to suffer persecution And martyrdom with resolution, T’oppose himself against the hate And vengeance of the incensed state.--Hudibras.

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading Born of respectable though not wealthy parents, John Wolfe was one of those fiery and daring spirits which, previous to some mighty revolution, Fate seems to scatter over various parts of the earth, even those removed from the predestined explosion,--heralds of the events in which they are fitted though not fated to be actors.

plural of “zealot” — a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

From this reading Bold to ferocity, generous in devotion to folly in self-sacrifice, unflinching in his tenets to a degree which rendered their ardour ineffectual to all times, because utterly inapplicable to the present, Wolfe was one of those zealots whose very virtues have the semblance of vice, and whose very capacities for danger become harmless from the rashness of their excess.