1796
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From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
uttered without voice
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
make calm or still
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
enterprize
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From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
set up or found
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
the literary culture
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
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 Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
mensnounUS /menz/
plural of “men” — the force of workers available
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
not any; not one
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
an amount of time
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
pregnantadjectiveUS /ˈpreɡnənt/
carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
unusual or striking
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
Tone's
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From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
a just detectable amount
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
precisely as stated
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the unexplained phenomena of the period is one very remarkable and, doubtless, pregnant circumstance--the species of lull or calm in the movements of the United Irish party, which was conspicuous throughout the entire of the summer and autumn of 1796.
which person or people
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Tone's letters from Paris breathed encouragement; the embarrassments of England promised favourably for their cause; and many who wavered before, were found now willing to embrace the enterprize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The spring opened on them with hopes high, and expectations confident.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To this state of ardent feeling succeeded an interval of doubt and uneasiness; conflicting statements were circulated, and mens' minds were shaken, without any apparent cause.
but in spite of that
From this reading A vague fear of betrayal and treachery gained ground; yet no one was able to trace this dread to any definite source.
