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noun

Prospect n.

1.

That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook. "His eye discovers unaware The goodly prospect of some foreign land."

2.

Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape. "I went to Putney... to take prospects in crayon."

3.

A position affording a fine view; a lookout. (R.) "Him God beholding from his prospect high."

4.

Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect. "And their prospect was toward the south."

5.

The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state. "Is he a prudent man as to his temporal estate, that lays designs only for a day, without any prospect to, or provision for, the remaining part of life?"

6.

That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success. "To brighter prospects born." "These swell their prospectsd exalt their pride, When offers are disdain'd, and love deny'd."

verb

Prospect v. t. (past & past part. prospected; pres. part. prospecting) To look over; to explore or examine for something; as, to prospect a district for gold.

Prospect v. i. To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; as, to prospect for gold.

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Etymology of 'Prospect'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Prospect" Quotes from Famous Books

... spoke with earnestness of the chance of failure, and of the calamities which failure might bring on Britain and on Europe. He knew well that many who talked in high language about sacrificing their lives and fortunes for their country would hesitate when the prospect of another Bloody Circuit was brought close to them. He wanted therefore to have, not vague professions of good will, but distinct invitations and promises of support subscribed by powerful and eminent men. Russell remarked ...

— The History of England from the Accession of James II. - Volume 2 (of 5) • Thomas Babington Macaulay

... morning. They made a fine appearance in their well-brushed uniforms and bright equipment. The townsfolk watched them out of sight, and then most likely cursed them for a lot of vagabonds, but the soldiers didn't mind their curses. They were all very happy at the prospect of getting back to Manila again, and no one was more glad than Archie. He had somewhat recovered from his wound now, and rode in his old place at the head of the column, where he was the centre of interest to every one. The men congratulated ...

— The Adventures of a Boy Reporter • Harry Steele Morrison

... prospect of a blank night had quickened to uneasiness, with a hint of fever tinting his skin, but, as yet, the dull ache in his body was scarcely ...

— The Fighting Chance • Robert W. Chambers

... with distant views of happiness, But near approaches make the prospect less. Against Enjoyment. ...

— The World's Best Poetry -- Volume 10 • Various

... it, at least—at all events—" and he hesitated as he remembered his father's wishes—expressed many times, though at long intervals—that he should go to Australia and visit an uncle who had for many years lived there. The prospect of a voyage to the Antipodes had never been very attractive to Cardo, and latterly the idea had faded from his mind. In the glamour of that golden afternoon in spring, in Valmai's sweet companionship, the thought of parting and leaving his native country was doubly unpleasant to him. She saw the ...

— By Berwen Banks • Allen Raine

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