used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
(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 W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
a quantity of money
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
bustsnounUS /bʌsts/
plural of “bust” — a complete failure
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
despatched
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From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
dispensernounUS /dɪˈspensər/
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
economiseverb
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
JORDANnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
mudir's
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From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
not any; not one
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
not one, and not any
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
obliginglyadverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/
in accommodation
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
by chance
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
like better; value more highly
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
serai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We accordingly despatched him back to the serai, with thanks and compliments, and a message to the effect that we should prefer a better article.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
Tiberias
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From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
precisely as stated
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These little matters consume a great deal of time, and a proportionate amount of bad language, and to economise the one, and avoid the other, we went for a walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
at the time that
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
which person or people
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading W. WORDSWORTH Very few things in the East fulfil adequately the purposes for which they are intended, and we were not at all surprised when the soldier, who arrived punctually at six o'clock next morning, and who had many graces, and possibly all the virtues, appeared mounted on a horse utterly unfit for the fatiguing journey we contemplated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
a late time of life
From this reading Our kindly companion, who had been for some years a dispenser in the Scottish hospital in Tiberias, seemed to think there would be no objection to a trespass into the grounds of the mudir's private house, and obligingly lent a hand while we collected the antique busts which were dispersed about his garden, and arranged them on garden seats with a view to photography.
but in spite of that
From this reading WEST OF THE JORDAN "Yet who would stop, or fear to advance, Though home or shelter he had none, With such a sky to lead him on?"
