used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
emanating from God
From this reading It was not given to Kenelm to divine the why.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
fellow-traveller
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From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was not given to Kenelm to divine the why.
hold firmly
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
how
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From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not given to Kenelm to divine the why.
Kenelm
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From this reading It was not given to Kenelm to divine the why.
Kenelm's
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From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
without good reason
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
love-songnoun
a song about love or expressing love for another person
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
Lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
minstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
Nierestein
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From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
Ritter
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From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
uncompletedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəmˈpliːtɪd/
not yet finished
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
literature in metrical form
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
versifyverb
compose verses or put into verse
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
versifying
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From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not given to Kenelm to divine the why.
at the time that
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE minstrel gave a cordial parting shake of the hand to the fellow-traveller whom he had advised to settle down, not noticing how very cold had become the hand in his own genial grasp.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Love-song, uncompleted; why uncompleted?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Lightly he passed over the wooden bridge, preceded by Max, and merrily, when he had gained the other side of the bridge, came upon Kenelm's ear, through the hush of the luminous night, the verse of the uncompleted love-song,-- "Singing, singing, Lustily singing, Down the road, with his dogs before, Came the Ritter of Nierestein."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was a love-song versifying one of the prettiest fairy tales in the world, which was a great favourite with Lily, and which Lion had promised Lily to versify, but only to complete it in her presence and to her perfect satisfaction.
