used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ever when I turned I caught a glimpse of him.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
CONSUMMATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading CONSUMMATION.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
at any time
From this reading Ever when I turned I caught a glimpse of him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
a quick look
From this reading Ever when I turned I caught a glimpse of him.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
loitered
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From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading His shadow stalked Between me and the light, and fled before My restless feet, or followed close behind.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading I heard His tireless footsteps in the lonely halls, In the chill hours of night; and, in the day, They climbed the stairs, or loitered through the rooms With lawless freedom.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ever when I turned I caught a glimpse of him.
unbid
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From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
accept gladly
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
at the time that
From this reading Ever when I turned I caught a glimpse of him.
which person or people
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A guest was in my house--a guest unbid-- Who stayed without a welcome from his host,-- So loathed and hated, on such errand bent, And armed with such resistless power of ill, I dared not look him in the face.
