used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
put or send forth
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
deucedadjective
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
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 "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
don't
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From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
emperorsnounUS /ˈempərərz/
plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
fortune-telling
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From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
a state of high honor
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
hagnounUS /hæɡ/
an ugly evil-looking old woman
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
Hardin
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From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
languishesverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
set afire or burning
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
lowliest
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From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
PerishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
PrincesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
reckless-looking
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From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
Scraggiewood
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From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From their spheres The stars of human glory are cast down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor is power long given to lowliest innocence Long to protect her own."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading Perish the roses and the flowers of kings, Princes and emperors, and the crowns and palms Of all the mighty, withered and consumed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "So fails, so languishes, grows dim and dies, All that this world is proud of.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Hardin, don't you remember the old fortune-telling hag that used to keep office in a heap of rocks in that deuced rough hole called Scraggiewood?" asked a gay, reckless-looking young man, as he lighted a cigar, and settled himself in a comfortable armchair with feet elevated on the fender.
