used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
adherentnounUS /ədˈhɪrənt/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
(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 The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
Bluewater
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From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
dethronedverbUS /dɪˈθroʊnd/
past form of “dethrone” — remove a monarch from the throne
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
free-masonry
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From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
glozed
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From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
marvelling
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From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MILTON.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
partisanshipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənʃɪp/
an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
poeticallyadverbUS /poʊˈetɪkli/
in a poetic manner
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
Tempternoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
tunedverbUS /tuːnd/
past form of “tune” — adjust for (better) functioning
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The season and the hour, and the spot, too, were all poetically favourable to an interview between conspirators.
at the time that
From this reading It was, probably, a species of presentiment, that induced Bluewater to send away the midshipman, when he saw the adherent of the dethroned house approaching.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Enough had passed between the parties to satisfy each of the secret bias of the other; and, by that sort of free-masonry which generally accompanies strong feelings of partisanship, the admiral felt persuaded that the approaching interview was about to relate to the political troubles of the day.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "So glozed the Tempter, and his poison tuned; Into the heart of Eve his words made way, Though at the voice much marvelling."
