used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
in actual fact
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
(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 "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
BalenounUS /beɪl/
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
Bale's
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From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
Cloostedd
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From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
Clough
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From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
placed crosswise
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
let fall to the ground
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
Feltram
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From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
set up or found
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
assemble or get together
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
gladder
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From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
immediately past
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
Mardykes
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From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
not any; not one
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
any competition
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
cut with a saw
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
try to get or reach
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
term of address for a man
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
not in physical motion
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
to-day
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From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Philip Feltram did not affect unconsciousness of that anxiety, but, with great directness, proceeded to satisfy it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now satisfied that Philip had actually gone to seek out the 'cunning man,' and gather hints for the next race.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading "I was in Cloostedd Forest to-day, nearly all day--and found the old gentleman in a wax.
at the time that
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the Lake, at Last Next day Philip Feltram crossed the lake; and Sir Bale, seeing the boat on the water, guessed its destination, and watched its progress with no little interest, until he saw it moored and its sail drop at the rude pier that affords a landing at the Clough of Feltram.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When that evening Feltram returned, and, later still, entered Sir Bale's library, the master of Mardykes was gladder to see his face and more interested about his news than he would have cared to confess.
