used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
equally
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
(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 look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
taking care or paying attention
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
put or send forth
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
deem to be
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
CÆSAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JULIUS CÆSAR.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
moving swiftly
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
a long fixed look
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
a social unit living together
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
infusedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzd/
past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
JULIUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JULIUS CÆSAR.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
immediately past
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
the act of departing
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
engage in
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
pestilencenounUS /ˈpestələns/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
pre-formed
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From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
not in physical motion
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But in the quaint outskirts of the town there was still little difference perceptible.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
UntoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
a message informing of danger
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they approached the city, numberless little companies, carefully avoiding contact with each other, met them on the road, leaving the vicinity of the pestilence; on foot, on horseback, and in carriages, with heavy wagons loaded with household stores and furniture, citizens, nobles, clergymen, and laborers, were alike flying for their lives.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading They had at last entered London; it was a genial May day, warm and balmy, and the sun was beginning to descend the western sky.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You look pale and gaze, And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, To see the strange impatience of the heavens: But if you would consider the true cause Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts, Why all these things change, from their ordinance, Their nature, and pre-formed faculties To monstrous quality, why, you shall find That Heaven hath infused them with these spirits To make them instruments of fear, and warning Unto some monstrous state.”
