used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
having companions or an escort
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
(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 “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
Berkenhead
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From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
fearless and daring
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
breathesverbUS /briːðz/
third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
DeniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
a social unit living together
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
Giles
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From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
the head of a state government
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
death of a person
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
highest in quality
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
Hansford
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From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
labours
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From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
immediately past
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
reposed
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From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It required both a cool head and a brave heart to succeed in its execution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
Unhonoured
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From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
accept gladly
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
at the time that
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Byron._ When the last sad rites of burial had been performed over the grave of those who had fallen, Hansford, accompanied by Berkenhead and old Giles, proceeded to the discharge of the trust which had been reposed in him.
which person or people
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was indeed a mission fraught with the most important consequences to the cause of the insurgents, to the family at Windsor Hall, and to himself personally.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “But the poor dog, in life the dearest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own; Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he had on earth.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hansford well knew that the first burst of rage from the old Governor, on hearing the bold proposition of the rebels, would be dangerous, if not fatal to himself; and with all the native boldness of his character, it would be unnatural if he failed to feel the greatest anxiety for the result.
