Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

(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 It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

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

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

eagerly desirous

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

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

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

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

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

a town in southwestern Vermont

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

-ing form of “commingle” — mix or blend

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

dearly loved

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

one or the other of two

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

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From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

the organ of sight

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

set up or found

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

brought together in one place

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

death of a person

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

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

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

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

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

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

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

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

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

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 There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

the force of workers available

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

throughout a period of time

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

and nothing more

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

characterized by active hostility

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

above and across; more than

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

taking part in an activity

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

existing or coming before

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

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

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

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

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

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

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

deliver by singing

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

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From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

required or under orders

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

express in words

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

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

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

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

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

a state in New England

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

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

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

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

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Sing it where forests wave,-- From mountain to the sea, And o'er each hero's grave,-- Sing, sing, the land is free.”

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

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

during the time that

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There her statesmen and sages--many of whom had mingled in the strife of the day--were gathered to rejoice over a result which their own heads, and hearts, and hands, through the anxious days and nights of the preceding month, had been unceasingly engaged in securing for their country and their homes.

belonging to which person

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Bright lights were streaming from every window, or dancing in every direction in the streets; while the smiling faces and animated voices, everywhere seen and heard among the commingling throng, seemed to tell only of a scene of universal joy and triumph.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There, too, the old men and striplings, drawn from all the neighboring settlements by the ominous sounds which had reached them from the distant battlefield, and there the maids and matrons, whose solicitude for the near and dear ones, supposed to be engaged in the conflict, would not permit them to stay behind, were all found mingling with the victors, and participating in their exultations.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was evening; and all that met the eye was joy and animation in the little village of Bennington, in which, not only the great body of the opposing armies, either as conquerors or prisoners, but the best portion of the patriotism, wisdom, and beauty of young Vermont, were now congregated.