01 n. That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
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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.” — Milton.
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Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape.“I went to Putney . . . to take prospects in crayon.” — Evelyn.
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A position affording a fine view; a lookout.[R.]“Him God beholding from his prospect high.” — Milton.
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Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect.“And their prospect was toward the south.” — Ezek. xl. 44.
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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 ?” — Tillotson.
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That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success.“These swell their prospectsd exalt their pride, When offers are disdain'd, and love deny'd.” — Pope.