used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
the state of being absent
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
Ah
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From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
(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 "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE GAGE OF BATTLE.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
CALDERSON'S
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From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
unvarying in nature
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
opinion or judgment
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
freemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
GAGEnounUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
street names for marijuana
From this reading THE GAGE OF BATTLE.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
how
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From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
Jane
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From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GAGE OF BATTLE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
pike-points
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
express in words
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
sublimitynoun
nobility in thought or feeling or style
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAGE OF BATTLE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In an evil hour I left her, Left her! more I need not say; Since in my absence came another Lover, all my peace to slay.
in the direction of
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
in or at the place that
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Love and despair gave to her aspect a courage and sublimity which vividly impressed the hearts of all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CALDERSON'S _Constant Prince_ Above the clang of steel and the trampling of feet, a voice was heard that thrilled Jane to the heart; and though feeble, aided by the iron railing of the bar, she suddenly arose, with her hands outstretched and her beautiful eyes bent towards the doorway, where the pike-points were glittering above the heads of the crowd.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I a captive, he a freeman, Ah! our fates how different; Since your arm hath made me captive, See how justly I lament."
