used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
altar-smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We recover, and we find ourselves a new being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We recover, and we find ourselves a new being.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We recover, and we find ourselves a new being.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
Ibid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
ill-placed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
ManhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
MusingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We recover, and we find ourselves a new being.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
held or filled or in use
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We recover, and we find ourselves a new being.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
go across or through
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading We recover, and we find ourselves a new being.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
SighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
SPENSERnounUS /ˈspensər/
English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading "Musing full sadly in his sullen mind."--SPENSER.
SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "There forth issued from under the altar-smoke A dreadful fiend."--/Ibid. on Superstition/.
under normal conditions
From this reading That interval is usually occupied by an ill-placed or disappointed affection.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading NINE times out of ten it is over the Bridge of Sighs that we pass the narrow gulf from Youth to Manhood.
