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 “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

(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 And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

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

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

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

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

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

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

in a grand manner

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

prudent

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

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

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

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From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

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

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

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

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

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From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

not any; not one

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

existing or coming before

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

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From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

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

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

a special situation

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

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

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

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

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading “A shout as of waters--a long-uttered cry: Hark! hark! how it leaps from the earth to the sky!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From the sky to the earth, from the earth to the sea It is grandly reechoed, _We are free, we are free!_” Every thing, the next morning, seemed as quiet and peaceful in the village, as if nothing unusual had occurred there.

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

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And so guarded was their conduct, through the whole morning, that the court party leaders, although their spies had early been out, prowling round the whole village, were yet kept in entire ignorance of all that had transpired among the former during the night.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The commotion of the preceding night appeared to have wholly subsided.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.

but in spite of that

From this reading With such secrecy and caution, indeed, had the revolutionists managed, that no knowledge of their movements had yet reached the ears of any of their opponents.