used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
increase twofold
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
divisible by two
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
gainst
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From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
LEONTES
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From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
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 Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
and nothing more
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Produce the prisoner!--SHAKSPEARE.
continue talking
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Produce the prisoner!--SHAKSPEARE.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
purgationnoun
purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
pushesnounUS /ˈpʊʃəz/
plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
SegovianounUS /seˈɡoʊviə/
Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading Produce the prisoner!--SHAKSPEARE.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
from that place or that time
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
the act of testing something
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
tyrannousadjective
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Never had the solemn proceedings of justice created so great an excitement; not only in Segovia itself, but the towns and villages, many miles round, sent eager citizens and rustic countrymen to learn the issue, and report it speedily to those compelled to stay at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LEONTES.--These sessions, to our great grief, we pronounce Even pushes 'gainst our heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let us be cleared Of being tyrannous, since we openly Proceed in justice--which shall have due course, Even to the guilt, or the purgation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day of trial dawned, bright, sunny, cloudless, as was usual in beautiful Spain--a joyous elasticity was in the atmosphere, a brilliance in the heavens, which thence reflected on the earth, so painfully contrasted with misery and death, that the bright sky seemed to strike a double chill on the hearts of those most deeply interested.
