Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the right to enter

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

(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 In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

placed in a grave

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

divisible by two

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

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 THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

coins made of gold

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

located inward

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

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From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

the force of workers available

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

not any; not one

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

and nothing more

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

possessive form of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

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From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

direct one's attention on something

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

that is looked for

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

in a softened tone

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

up to a particular time

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

work hard

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

remove a bar from (a door)

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

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From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

up to a particular time

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain did the sentinels look for some key to the meaning of the bale-fires, which had blazed all round; their lord was silent.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The fatigue of a long day had made even the strong man weary, and he said nought to any man, but sought his inner chamber, threw himself on his pallet, and there the man of strife slept, for he had the soldier's faculty of snatching a brief nap in the midst of perplexity and toil.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

at the time that

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE BARON AND HIS PRISONERS When Brian Fitz-Count returned to his castle it was buried in the silence and obscurity of night; only the sentinels were awake, and as they heard his password, they hastened to unbar the massive gates, and to undraw the heavy bolts, and turn the ponderous keys which gave admittance to his sombre castle.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The meal--a substantial one of flesh, fish, and fowl, washed down by ale, mead and wine--was eaten amid the subdued murmur of many voices, and not till it was ended, and the Chaplain had returned thanks--for such forms did Brian, for policy's sake, if for no better motive, always observe--than he rose up to his full height and spoke--

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading "The smiling morn tipped the hills with gold," and the _reveillée_ blew loud and long; the busy tide of life began to flow within the walls; men buckled on their armour, to try if every rivet were tight; tried the edge of their swords, tested the points of their lances; ascended the towers and looked all round for signs of a foe; discussed, wondered, argued, quarrelled of course, but all without much result, until, at the hour of _déjeûner_ (or breakfast), their dread lord appeared, and took his usual place at the head of the table in the great hall.