used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
clinkingadjective
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
psychological suffering
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
at any time
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST OF HUNSTANTON PLACE.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
only a very short time before
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
HUNSTANTON
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From this reading THE GHOST OF HUNSTANTON PLACE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
Inglethorpe
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From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
not any; not one
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GHOST OF HUNSTANTON PLACE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE GHOST OF HUNSTANTON PLACE.
participate in games or sport
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
tawdryadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːdri/
tastelessly showy
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST OF HUNSTANTON PLACE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
precisely as stated
From this reading For some distance his ride was uneventful; but as he entered Castle Rising, he was roused from his meditations by very doleful cries for help.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
belonging to which person
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one in distress ever appealed in vain to the kindly minister, and he instantly drew rein, and perceived, sitting by the road, a man, whose tawdry finery was so covered with dirt and filth as to be hardly visible.
but in spite of that
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Be brave!' she cried, 'you yet may be our guest; Our haunted room was ever held the best.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If, then, your valour can the fright sustain Of rustling curtains and of clinking chain.'" SCOTT, _Old Play._ Early next morning Mr. Rogers was on his way to Inglethorpe.
