used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her shelter was like a fairy bower.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
AlbertanounUS /ælˈbɜːrtə/
one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Her shelter was like a fairy bower.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
chidingnounUS /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
churlishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
rude and boorish
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
co-mates
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From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
Elfie
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From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
divisible by two
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Her shelter was like a fairy bower.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
feelinglyadverb
with great feeling
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
Hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
temporary military shelter
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her shelter was like a fairy bower.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
not any; not one
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
palletnounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
express in words
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
SHAKSPEARE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Her shelter was like a fairy bower.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause, Hath not our custom made this life more sweet Than that of city pomp?
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
up to a particular time
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Are not these rocks More free from peril than the envious town?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
Vittorio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her shelter was like a fairy bower.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
at the time that
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Vittorio and Alberta talked together outside the door, Elfie entered the leafy hut and threw herself down upon the fragrant pallet that had been spread for her accommodation.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here we but feel the penalty of Adam— The seasons’ difference, as the frosty fancy And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind; Which, when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say— This is no flattery; these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.—SHAKSPEARE.
