used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
(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 You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
assented
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From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
Kelson's
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From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING LEAR.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
LEARnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading KING LEAR.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
roused to anger
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
Millinet
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From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
noddle-end
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From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
a course of conduct
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
express in speech
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
in the direction of
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A path descended obliquely from the upper part of the cape down to the beach at its foot.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
Whale'snounUS /weɪlz/
possessive form of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading They took their way towards the "Whale's Head," a name given by the inhabitants of B---- to the high bluff already mentioned, that formed the eastern side of their harbor, from its real or fancied resemblance to the nose, or to speak more scientifically, "noddle-end," of a whale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shortly after this mad prank of Kelson's, Mr. Millinet invited Mary to walk out one lovely evening, to which she gladly assented.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are now within a foot Of the extreme verge; for all beneath the moon Would I not leap upright!
