used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
subject to appointment
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
(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 He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading --W. D. Gallagher.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading END OF THE LADY'S STORY.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
Gallagher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --W. D. Gallagher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading END OF THE LADY'S STORY.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
of an obscure nature
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading END OF THE LADY'S STORY.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
Rocke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading END OF THE LADY'S STORY.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading END OF THE LADY'S STORY.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
TraverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading At the appointed hour the next morning Traverse Rocke repaired to the cell of his mysterious patient.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading --W. D. Gallagher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was pleased to find her up, dressed with more than usual care and taste and looking, upon the whole, much better in health and spirits than upon the preceding day.
a late time of life
From this reading Of the present naught is bright, But in the coming years I see A brilliant and a cheerful light, Which burns before thee constantly.
