used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
Constantia
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From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Haybittle dragged me out.
emmew
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From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
Haybittle
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From this reading Haybittle dragged me out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
immediately past
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
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 It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Haybittle dragged me out.
not in physical motion
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
NipsnounUS /nɪps/
plural of “nip” — a small drink of liquor
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Haybittle dragged me out.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
saintedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntɪd/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
unutterableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It showed me the table set for a feast, as I had left it, the old lady seated in her chair, Constantia on her feet, motionless, and gazing after us.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the porch I had a last view of the room.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it fancy or did I read something besides scorn and defiance in the girl’s eyes as they followed me; a shadow of fear, of appeal, of unutterable sorrow?
belonging to which person
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
but in spite of that
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _This outward sainted Deputy, Whose settled visage and deliberate word Nips youth i’ the head and follies doth emmew As falcon doth the fowl—is yet a Devil!_ SHAKESPEARE.
