used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
adieus
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From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, 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 They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
bogies
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From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
Ercildoune's
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From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
divisible by two
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
provoking horror
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
and nothing more
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
the act of departing
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
major-generalnoun
a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
saddenverbUS /ˈsædən/
make unhappy
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
a male human offspring
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Surrey, having carried the first line of defence, prepared for a vigorous assault upon the second.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
which person or people
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "_The golden hours, on angel wings, Flew o'er me and my dearie._" BURNS The evening that followed was of the brightest and happiest; even the adieus spoken to the soldier who was just leaving his home did not sadden it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were in such a state of exaltation as to see everything with courageous and hopeful eyes, and sent Robert off with the feeling that all these horrible realities they had known so long were but bogies to frighten foolish children, and that he would come back to them wearing, at the very least, the stars of a major-general.
an affirmative
From this reading Like all eager lovers, his primary anxiety was to hear "Yes"; afterwards, the day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Whatever sombre and painful thoughts filled Ercildoune's heart he held there, that no gloom might fall from him upon these fresh young lives, nor sadden the cheery expectancy of his son.
