1797
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From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
Abercrombie
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From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
anew
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
(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 Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
CornwallisnounUS /kɔːrnˈwɔːləs/
commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
despatched
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From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
set down according to a plan
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
Lord-Lieutenant
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From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
held dear
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
on one occasion
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
Ralph
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From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
term of address for a man
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
sister-isle
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From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little rest could be allowed in those days to England's most gallant sons.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
at the time that
From this reading Despite this attack he made himself so invaluable to the Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Cornwallis, one of his many personal friends, that when needed on the Continent by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, he could not at once be ordered thither.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After which he was despatched against Irish rebels in our unquiet sister-isle, there to be once more laid low with a severe illness.
which person or people
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Moore had a short time with those whom he loved best--with the mother especially, who was more to him than all the world beside--and again he was called away.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In this year, 1797, a French invasion was already looked for, and he had to go, with an engineer officer, to survey the eastern coast, and to decide on preparations for such an invasion.
