used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Yet, alas for my folly!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
bedchambernounUS /ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
clarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading _Lend me thy clarion, goddess!
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
increase twofold
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
espyverbUS /ˈespi/
catch sight of
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Yet, alas for my folly!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading _Lend me thy clarion, goddess!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
LendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading _Lend me thy clarion, goddess!
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Lend me thy clarion, goddess!
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
over-rule
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
precisely, exactly
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
Shenstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _Lend me thy clarion, goddess!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Let me try To sound the praise of merit ere it dies; Such as I oft have chanced to espy, Lost in the dreary shades of dull obscurity._ Shenstone.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
which person or people
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'I have done right,' thought I, 'whatever be the consequences; and these are in the hands of One who has given me the strongest pledge that he will over-rule them for my advantage.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a feeling of dignity and independence which had forsaken me in my more splendid abode, I took possession of an apartment contrived to serve the double purposes of parlour and bedchamber.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, alas for my folly!
