used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEE WHITE MOUSE WINS A POINT.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
the organ of sight
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
gabledadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪbəld/
(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
the force of workers available
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
MOUSEnounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading WEE WHITE MOUSE WINS A POINT.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
oilingverbUS /ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “oil” — cover with oil, as if by rubbing
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading WEE WHITE MOUSE WINS A POINT.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
society'snounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
move hurridly
From this reading "Halt, John," shouts his master, for the man is a new servant, and driving full speed for the Hall.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
Vaura's
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From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
WEEadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading WEE WHITE MOUSE WINS A POINT.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
a Caucasian
From this reading WEE WHITE MOUSE WINS A POINT.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Leaning against the door post is a tall military looking figure, smoking vigorously, as men will, if life's springs want oiling.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Both ladies see him, and Vaura's face is at the window.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading WEE WHITE MOUSE WINS A POINT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the reverie and wagging of tongue is over and ceases, to give place to society's mask, for the picturesque lodge with its gabled roof and climbing vines is in sight, and in the twinkling of an eye the great gates are reached, which are wide open, for 'tis the entrance to Liberty Hall under the present _regime_.
