used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
AMANTIS
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From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
for the reason that
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
CleanseverbUS /klenz/
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
CONFESSIO
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From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
Denis
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From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
Denis's
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From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
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 _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
packing-case
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From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
PluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
Rochehaut
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From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
Identical; not different.
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFESSIO AMANTIS Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow ...
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
Wandesforde
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From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
wanglingnoun
an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Macbeth._ Not so very many miles from Rochehaut, in an empty loft, Denis was studying a map spread out on a packing-case.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Cleanse the stuffed bosom of the perilous stuff That weighs upon the heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Partly by good luck, and partly because Wandesforde was an expert in the art later known as wangling things, they had contrived to keep together almost from the first; at present they were in the same squadron, and sharing the same billet, much to Denis's advantage.
the act of creating written works
From this reading On the other side of their table Wandesforde sat writing a letter on his knee.
