135
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From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
136
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From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
25th
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From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEATH OF THE SPY.--A REVELATION.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
bottomlessadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːtəmləs/
extremely deep
From this reading [Footnote 136: bottomless depth.]
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH OF THE SPY.--A REVELATION.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading [Footnote 136: bottomless depth.]
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
and nothing more
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH OF THE SPY.--A REVELATION.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
on one occasion
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading DEATH OF THE SPY.--A REVELATION.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading DEATH OF THE SPY.--A REVELATION.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
table-rock
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From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH OF THE SPY.--A REVELATION.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
soldiers collectively
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A profound silence was observed by each, until the companion of the officer suddenly started, and pointing eagerly with his sword into the abyss[136] beneath, exclaimed:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
at the time that
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
a late time of life
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was thirty-three years after the interview which we have just related that an American army was once more arrayed against the troops of England; but the scene was transferred from the banks of the Hudson to those of the Niagara.[135] [Footnote 135: name of river and falls between New York and Canada.]
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the evening of the 25th of July of that bloody year, when two young officers were seen standing on the table-rock, contemplating the great cataract with an interest that seemed to betray that they were gazing for the first time at the wonder of the western world.
