Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

completely unclothed

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

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From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

give encouragement to

From this reading Here's sorry cheer, quo' the heir of Linne.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

at any time

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

100 fen equal 1 yuan in China

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

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From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

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From this reading Here's sorry cheer, quo' the heir of Linne.

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From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

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From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

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From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

being the only one; single and isolated from others

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

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From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

not any; not one

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

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

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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From this reading Here's sorry cheer, quo' the heir of Linne.

a strong line

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

except for; apart from

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Here's sorry cheer, quo' the heir of Linne.

catch sight of

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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From this reading Away then hied the heir of Linne O'er hill and holt and moor and fen, Untill he came to the lonesome lodge, That stud so lowe in a lonely glenne.

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

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

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

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

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

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

accept gladly

From this reading Nor chair, nor table he mote spy, No cheerful hearth, no welcome bed, Nought save a rope with a running noose, That dangling hung up o'er his head.

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

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading He looked up, he looked down, In hope some comfort for to win: But bare and lothly were the walls.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading The little window dim and dark Was hung with ivy, brere, and yew; No shimmering sun here ever shone; No wholesome breeze here ever blew.