used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
day-break
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
the organ of sight
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
and nothing more
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
immediately past
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
Moma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
slatingnounUS /ˈsleɪtɪŋ/
thin layers of rock used for roofing
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
not in physical motion
From this reading About an hour after the conclusion of the events related in our last chapter, but still before day-break, a horseman approached at a rapid pace along the road just described.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “More fire than lustre had his eye, his form Less grace than grandeur.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned the animal suddenly down a narrow rugged abrupt descent, which brought him immediately in front of the said row of houses.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Near one of the entrances to ⸺haven, the chimneys and slating of a miserable looking row of houses, appear quite at the feet of the traveller; consequently, on a level with the road which runs along the brow of the hill, in the side of which the backs of the houses are sunk, while their faces front the valley.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Why am I summoned here, to mix with thine My secret words, within the horrid cave Of Moma?”
