AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
a youthful male person
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
DruidnounUS /ˈdruːɪd/
a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
divisible by two
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
hollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
Ker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
the sound of laughing
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sylvestre Ker will not go!"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
Sylvestre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the bells had finished their second peal, he said,-- "I am stifling.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
(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 I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
a Caucasian
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But as soon as he opened the window, the whole country commenced to laugh under its white mantle of snow--barren heath, ploughed land, Druid stones, even to the enormous oaks of the forest, with their glistening summits, that shook their frosty branches, saying,-- "Sylvestre Ker will go!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I will open the window to let out the heat as well as this herd of evil spirits."
in the company of; together with
From this reading In vain did Sylvestre Ker sweep with his holly broom; between the branches, covered with sharp leaves, the spirits passed,--nothing could catch them; and the heat was so great the boy was bathed in perspiration.
