used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF STEINKIRKE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ILIAD, BOOK IV.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
carousingadjectiveUS /kərˈaʊzɪŋ/
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
confederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
Duc
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From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
Fenton
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From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
FinlandnounUS /ˈfɪnlænd/
republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
François
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From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
Henri
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From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
ILIADnounUS /ˈɪliəd/
a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
From this reading ILIAD, BOOK IV.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ILIAD, BOOK IV.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
most important element
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF STEINKIRKE.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
pour'd
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From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
reboundverbUS /riˈbaʊnd/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
rills
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From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
move hurridly
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
STEINKIRKE
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF STEINKIRKE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF STEINKIRKE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
a shaky motion
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
at the time that
From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
belonging to which person
From this reading In happy ignorance of what was being acted at home by those whose memory lay so near their hearts, Walter Fenton and Douglas of Finland were carousing with their brothers in war and misfortune around a blazing fire, composed of rafters borrowed for the purpose from the roof of a neighbouring Flemish house.
William
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From this reading It was the night before the famous battle of Steinkirke, when the confederates under William III. encountered the gallant and brilliant army of the great François Henri Duc de Luxembourg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As torrents roll increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous down their echoing hills; Rush to the vales and pour'd along the plain, Roar through a thousand channels to the main; The distant shepherd trembling hears the sound: So mix both hosts, and so their cries rebound.
