used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
Allenwater
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From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
autumn'snounUS /ˈɔːtəmz/
possessive form of “autumn” — the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
Avondale
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From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
uttered without voice
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
clematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
How
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From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
inconstancynounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːnstənsi/
unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
and nothing more
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
immediately past
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
meadsnounUS /miːdz/
plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
not in physical motion
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading Every object around breathed the fragrance of plants—the charms and sweets of nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
having come into contact
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
twinedverbUS /twaɪnd/
past form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
WeariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
people who are wounded
From this reading Wearied with scenes of woe, Lord Avondale, having broken from society and friends, had retired to this retreat—a prey to the fever of disappointment and regret—wounded by the hand of his adversary, but still more effectually destroyed by the unkindness and inconstancy of his friend.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The heat of summer had not parched its verdant meads, and autumn’s yellow tints had but just touched the shadowy leaf.
but in spite of that
From this reading At Allenwater the roses were yet in bloom: and the clematis and honeysuckle twined beneath the latticed windows, whilst through the flower gardens the stream of Allen flowed smooth and clear.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sir Richard, before the last engagement, in which he lost his life, called at Allenwater.—“How is your master?” he said, in a hurried manner.
