used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
(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 “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Is it a woman or a quarter of the globe—your idolatry?”
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading Is it a woman or a quarter of the globe—your idolatry?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it a woman or a quarter of the globe—your idolatry?”
jingled
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From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
Lauderdale
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From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
set afire or burning
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
the force of workers available
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
MississippiannounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpiən/
from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Is it a woman or a quarter of the globe—your idolatry?”
one of four equal parts
From this reading Is it a woman or a quarter of the globe—your idolatry?”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
having a supporting base
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading “India!” echoed the young men around the board, as they all arose, and, standing, honoured the toast.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
which person or people
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Filled is life’s goblet to the brim.”—_Longfellow._ “India!” exclaimed Mark Sutherland, rising at the head of his table, and waving high the brimming glass, while his fine dark countenance lighted up with enthusiasm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Is it a woman or a quarter of the globe—your idolatry?”
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young Ajax in athletic beauty and strength, stood the Mississippian, until— “India!” responded his friend Lauderdale, from the foot of the table.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then the glasses jingled merrily down upon the table, and then— “Now that in blind faith we have worshipped your goddess—who is India?
