used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRE AT BRUDENELL HALL.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
BRUDENELL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRE AT BRUDENELL HALL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
dampenverbUS /ˈdæmpən/
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
extinguishingnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE AT BRUDENELL HALL.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE FIRE AT BRUDENELL HALL.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
engage in
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
Mischancenoun
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
SeizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
smoldered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
carry out
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE AT BRUDENELL HALL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
threefoldadjectiveUS /ˈθriːfoʊld/
three times as great or many
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
in the direction of
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through the threefold darkness of night, clouds, and rain they hurried on towards that fearful beacon light which flamed on the edge of the horizon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rain, which continued to pour down in torrents, appeared to dampen without extinguishing the fire, which blazed and smoldered at intervals.
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 --_Wordsworth_.
